Category: Politics

Trump Coronavirus Bungling Part Deux: The Fatal Blow?

Trump Coronavirus Bungling Part Deux: The Fatal Blow?

If only Trump put his faith in a grown-up like Tony Fauci instead of treating him like a child or the enemy, perhaps the markets--and the nation--would already be more at ease.
CNN’s Harwood: Pence Mishandled the HIV Epidemic. He Could Also Mishandle the Coronavirus

CNN’s Harwood: Pence Mishandled the HIV Epidemic. He Could Also Mishandle the Coronavirus

Coronavirus, officially named COVID-19, is a new virus strain originating from Wuhan and is thought to have spread from animals to humans.
Trump’s Coronavirus Bungling Could Be His Own Undoing

Trump’s Coronavirus Bungling Could Be His Own Undoing

If the American people spend these next months worrying about the dual evils of infection and a crashing economy, Trump won't have anyone to blame but himself.
According to Mitch McConnell, All the Democratic Contenders Are Basically the Same

According to Mitch McConnell, All the Democratic Contenders Are Basically the Same

In a recent press conference, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell discussed to reporters his thoughts regarding the current Democratic candidates running for president, and cautioned Republicans to not underestimate the amount of support there may be for Bernie Sanders in the election.
Giuliani’s Sad New Bombshell (And This One It Doesn’t Even Involve Trump)

Giuliani’s Sad New Bombshell (And This One It Doesn’t Even Involve Trump)

The New York Post is reporting that, in his forthcoming memoir about 9/11, Republican former New York governor George Pataki reveals that Giuliani approached him, asking Pataki to cancel the then-upcoming mayoral election, so Giuliani could remain in office.
South Carolina Democratic Presidential Debate Review

South Carolina Democratic Presidential Debate Review

With three primaries and caucuses out of the way, and so many important ones left to go, we met our candidates on the debate stage yet again.
What’s Right (and What’s Wrong) With The New Calif. UBI Plan

What’s Right (and What’s Wrong) With The New Calif. UBI Plan

One of his top supporters in California has laid groundwork to very much keep Yang's signature cause very much alive. Unfortunately, there is at least one deep flaw in this intended implementation of UBI.
The Value of A Polarizing Op-ed: Do We Have The Critical Thinking to Make it Worthwhile?

The Value of A Polarizing Op-ed: Do We Have The Critical Thinking to Make it Worthwhile?

A recent article by a Taliban spokesman falls squarely in the tradition of op-ed pages of major American newspapers for decades. Op-eds, including the most polarizing opinion pieces such as the one penned by the Taliban spokesman, serve an important function, if only we are capable of enough critical thinking to make them worthwhile, according to a media historian, professor, author and former radio broadcaster.
How Many Times Will Bloomberg Have To ‘Ask for Forgiveness’?

How Many Times Will Bloomberg Have To ‘Ask for Forgiveness’?

Stop-and-frisk probably won't be Bloomberg's only need for forgiveness--rather just the first in what could be a long line of contrition.