The Trump-Addicted Media

The Trump-Addicted Media

I have never seen a political candidate so publicly disgusted by, yet so totally dependent on, the national media as Donald Trump. At his rallies, he tells his crowd that the media lie about him constantly, and they shouldn't trust any reporters. It's no wonder that...

Best Thing I’ve Read Today

My friend Mark Evanier is frustrated by the non-stop din of pundits who are sure they know what's going to happen in the presidential election, but offer little evidence to back up their words, and don't explain how the electoral math will work: I'm also getting...

I’m Just Asking

Remember when the Republican candidates, at their first debate, raised their hands and pledged to support the party's nominee, no matter who it is? With all the name-calling ("liar," "con man," etc) going on between Trump, Cruz, and Rubio, do you think that promise is...

I’m Just Saying

If the American people speak on election day and choose Hillary, I'm sure the Senate GOP will immediately approve her pick for Supreme Court Justice.

The Impact Of Justice Scalia’s Death

The Impact Of Justice Scalia’s Death

This is some of the best analysis I've heard of the impact of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's death. My guest is Kate Shaw, Cardozo Law School professor, formerly of the White House Counsel's office, and former law clerk to Justice John Paul Stephens. Leaving...

I’m Just Asking

By definition, hasn’t every president become a lame duck at his second inaugural? Are they supposed to do nothing till a new president takes over? If that’s the case, should every senator and representative not running for re-election recuse themselves from votes as...

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