JERUSALEM — While their politicians rant and rave, most Israelis just can’t seem to get worked up about the pending deal with Iran. To date, the most energized response to the deal outside of political circles has been a deliberately inane TV advertisement, promoting a new “smart home” temperature control service. In the ad, popular Israeli… … [Read more...] about Here’s why Israelis aren’t getting too worked up about the Iran deal
Bernie Sanders: Not My Political Cup of Tea, But a Good Man
While independent Senator Bernie Sanders is not my political cup of tea, I do believe that he is an honest, decent man. In his satirical pieces at the New Yorker, Andy Borowitz is generally right on target capturing the essence of politics and the qualities of politicians -- good or bad. He does so again today with a piece on how presidential candidate Bernie … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders: Not My Political Cup of Tea, But a Good Man
Jeb Bush’s brotherly wager
WASHINGTON -- Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton have a shared interest: Each wants to act as if the primaries are over and that the general-election campaign -- between, each hopes, the two of them -- is already underway. Bush, who has been flat in the polls, has a particular need: to shift a Trump-saturated discussion of who is the most flamboyant personality toward a … [Read more...] about Jeb Bush’s brotherly wager
Cartoon: This Little Trumpy
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: This Little Trumpy
Could Trump actually win the GOP nomination?
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump could win the Republican presidential nomination. Really. The wealthy real estate mogul remains a long shot. But the brash Republican front-runner is primed to remain strong for the foreseeable future. No matter how offensive his remarks, polls confirm he retains a dedicated and growing corps of supporters. Campaign funding certainly won't be… … [Read more...] about Could Trump actually win the GOP nomination?
Breaking News: President Carter Has Cancer that Is Spreading
Very sad news. The New York Times has just reported that former President Jimmy Carter has been diagnosed with cancer that is spreading. The Times: “Recent liver surgery revealed that I have cancer that is now in other parts of my body,” Mr. Carter, 90, said in a statement. . The Carter Center said on Aug. 3 that doctors at Emory University Hospital had … [Read more...] about Breaking News: President Carter Has Cancer that Is Spreading
Political Attack Dogs
Hillary Clinton flounders while anti-Republican attack dogs go after the GOP presidential candidates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Welcome to this edition of … [Read more...] about Political Attack Dogs
Lawrence Lessig–Long Time Critic Of Clinton’s Ethics–May Run For Democratic Nomination
Lawrence Lessig, director of the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University and prominent government reform activist, has stated he plans to run for the Democratic nomination, provided he can raise one million dollars by Labor Day. He says that if elected he would only remain in office long enough to enact government reforms, and then turn over the job to his vice … [Read more...] about Lawrence Lessig–Long Time Critic Of Clinton’s Ethics–May Run For Democratic Nomination
Spain arrests man for selling ISIS clothing line
MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish police have arrested a man for selling T-shirts showing a British aid worker as he was about to be executed by Islamic State militants as well as a range of clothing bearing IS slogans, the government said on Wednesday.The man, a Spanish citizen whose name was not released, was detained during a police operation on Tuesday night in Naron in … [Read more...] about Spain arrests man for selling ISIS clothing line
Poll: Bernie Sanders Overtakes Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire 44-37
A new poll in New Hampshire shows Bernie Sanders overtaking Hillary Clinton by a not-a-squeaker margin. So now we have the establishments of two parties faced with more work then they expected to do during their primary seasons due to "outsiders" taking the lead. But in the case of the Republicans, Donald Trump is in the lead nationally. In the case of the Dems, Clinton is in … [Read more...] about Poll: Bernie Sanders Overtakes Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire 44-37
Mike Peters Cartoon: The Trump Party
The Trump Party by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Donald Trump claims to be 'leading everywhere' as campaign barrels on without policy details --How Roger Ailes Picked Trump, and Fox News’ Audience, Over Megyn Kelly --Donald Trump's female fans are shrugging off the comments he made about Megyn Kelly --Handling of Donald Trump Puts Fox News on the Spot --Don't … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Cartoon: The Trump Party
The ACA and Health Care Costs
When people were lobbying for the Affordable Care Act (ACA, Obamacare), one of the major arguments in its favor were that health care costs would be reduced. Several reasons were given for this. One was that with preventive care being covered, deadly and expensive diseases would be caught earlier and the cost of treating them would go down. Examples of this scenario … [Read more...] about The ACA and Health Care Costs
Politix Update: The Secret Of The Political-Media Industrial Complex Revealed
The big problem has been hiding in plain view for years, but becomes more obvious with every election cycle and this year with every new poll showing Donald Trump still in the ascendancy, every new round of commentaries from pundits who fulminate that Donald Trump is doing so well because Donald Trump doesn't play by the rules, and every pronouncement to the effect that if … [Read more...] about Politix Update: The Secret Of The Political-Media Industrial Complex Revealed
‘Top Secret’ emails found as Clinton probe expands to key aides
WASHINGTON — As pressure builds on Hillary Clinton to explain her official use of personal email while serving as secretary of state, she faced new complications Tuesday. It was disclosed her top aides are being drawn into a burgeoning federal inquiry and that two emails on her private account have been classified as "Top Secret." The… … [Read more...] about ‘Top Secret’ emails found as Clinton probe expands to key aides
Cartoon: Porky Trump
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Porky Trump
Republicans have their own speech police
NOTE: This is a substitute column and due to a technical issue must run under another embedded byline. Republicans have their own speech police By Catherine Rampell Washington Post Writers Group WASHINGTON -- Quit accusing Democrats of runaway political correctness. Republicans are just as keen on censoring speech -- but it's a different kind of speech they … [Read more...] about Republicans have their own speech police
Is Donald Trump Winning The Polls — And Losing The Nomination?
As the Donald Trump phenomenon continues -- the press is constantly wrong about his durability, the head of Fox News kowtows to him and doesn't completely stick up for his organization's star anchorwoman who dared to ask him tough questions like journalism profs teach their students to do, polls show him in the lead -- could it be that he's on a path to losing the GOP … [Read more...] about Is Donald Trump Winning The Polls — And Losing The Nomination?
Cartoon: Hillary and Trust
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Hillary and Trust
Klein: Why Trump Won’t Go Away
Ezra Klein lists the ways Donald Trump differs from prior flash in the pan GOP Presidential candidates on vox.com. Thus far, the assumption of pretty much everyone in politics and the media has been that Trump will burn out, and soon. The analogy is to 2012, when candidates ranging from Herman Cain to Newt Gingrich to Rick Santorum to Michele Bachmann found themselves atop the … [Read more...] about Klein: Why Trump Won’t Go Away
Fox News Surrenders to Trump (UPDATED WITH ROUNDUP)
Josh Marshall provides the ugly details on Talking Points Memo. We were told it was a fight Trump could never win - a picked battle with the most trust institution in conservative America: Fox News. The numbers made it clear. Trump was done. It was only a matter of time. And yet here we have it: Fox's unconditional surrender. Fox Capo Roger Ailes was forced to … [Read more...] about Fox News Surrenders to Trump (UPDATED WITH ROUNDUP)