Opinion · 115th Congress
Just When You Least Expect It — A Congress That (Sort of) Works
“Let’s trust each other,” the Arizona Republican said then. “Let’s return to regular order.
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Opinion · 115th Congress
What John McCain and That Thumbs-Down Meant to One Family
You know what they used to say in the Old West, get some blankets and plenty of hot water,” he said gingerly to me, as if he had all the time in the world.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Trump to the Rescue (Maybe) in North Carolina
David Lewis said he would have gone further had it been possible: “I propose that we draw the maps to give a partisan advantage to 10 Republicans and three Democrats, because I do not believe it’s possible
Opinion · 115th Congress
What John McCain Didn’t Do
McCain called that ad “dishonest and dishonorable” and said the White House should condemn it. That same year, McCain told Fox News, “John Kerry is a friend of mine.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Why Democrats Need the ‘Dannycrats’ in Ohio’s 12th and Beyond
“Somebody said, ‘Oh, are you a Democrat now?’” Stafford told CNN. “And I was like, no, I cannot identify as a Democrat. I’m a Dannycrat!”
Opinion · 115th Congress
Is Jeff Sessions’ Religious Liberty Task Force More Politics Than Faith?
The judge’s opinion — pronounced in the Lord’s name without a shred of irony — was based in his definition of faith: “Almighty God created the races white, black, yellow, malay and red, and he placed
Opinion · 115th Congress
No, Dems Aren’t Disarrayed, Riven, Imploding, Eating Their Young or Battling for the Soul of the Party
Cheri Bustos said, “There’s a lot of people that just don’t really like protests and don’t like yelling and screaming.”
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: Georgia Runoffs Offer Clues for November and Beyond
Another ad featured Kemp bragging, “I got a big truck, just in case I need to round up criminal illegals and take ’em home myself,” before adding, “Yep, I just said that.” You get the picture.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: Charlotte Gambles on the Convention Las Vegas Didn’t Want
That gathering went off without a hitch and raised the city’s profile.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: As Trump Hangs Dan Coats Out to Dry, Russia Hacks On
“I will tell you that President Putin was extremely strong and powerful in his denial today,” Trump said.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: My ‘Family Leave’ Was a Well-Timed Government Shutdown
Yes, I now work for Will Ferrell’s Funny Or Die. Yes, I am a sad New York Mets fan. But before all of these things, I am a father. It’s the most important job I will ever have.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: No Holiday in the United States of Exhaustion
Memorial Day, especially, is a time of unity — a day to honor those who have served and sacrificed, without regard to political party or philosophy.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: With Russia Claims, Clapper Crosses a Line
As a political strategist, I believe it’s critically important that both winners and losers understand the political outcomes of elections and the dynamics that drove them.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: I’m Sorry You’re Not Sorry
“I think the New York Times, frankly, should give me an apology,” he said. Watch: Schumer Hammers Trump’s NYC Tweets: ‘Where Is Your Leadership?’
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: We Just Can’t Shake That Old-Time Religion
“Bless your heart” is a phrase I got to know well when I moved from the Northeast to the South several years ago.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: A New Religious Schism — What’s the Chaplain’s Job?
“I was asked to resign, that is clear,” Conroy said in a recent interview. The reasons? “Unclear.”
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: Showing Your Gun — A New Campaign Strategy?
‘Courage’ Norman was promptly swatted by Giffords’ husband, retired astronaut and Navy veteran Mark Kelly, who tweeted, “When I think of @GabbyGiffords, I think of courage and public service, not
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: Is Pelosi Still the Gift that Keeps on Giving for Republicans?
Another said it would be a “concern throughout GOP campaigns who use her polarizing status as a pillar of their attack ads.” I found neither of these comments to be the least bit surprising.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: Mark Zuckerberg and the Theater of Contrition
Instead, Zuckerberg said in a strong voice, “We didn’t take a broad enough view of our responsibility, and that was a big mistake. And it was my mistake. And I’m sorry.”
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: It Shouldn’t Be This Hard to Serve Your Country
That echoed Rex Tillerson’s final words as secretary of State in the days after he, like Shulkin, was fired by President Donald Trump over Twitter without ever getting the news directly from the president