Vance may be a real asset to Trump campaign
At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, last week, J.D. Vance told delegates: “Tonight is a night of hope. A celebration of what America once was and, with God’s grace, what it soon will be again.” He lambasted globalization and pledged to restore the ability of the American economy to create more jobs and […]
Why it’s time to ‘turn the page’ on Trump
The US midterm elections in November delivered several important messages for the Republican Party and for the future of former President Donald Trump. The results showed that 14 Republican candidates supported by the former president lost. Among their number were several who instigated or took part in the Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol. The […]
Release Whole Affidavit
By Robert Charles September 1, 2022 A heavily redacted version of the 38-page affidavit behind the search warrant used to raid former President Trump’s home was released last week. Big questions remain, suggesting the whole affidavit needs to be released. Stakes are too high, and the public has a right to know. First, releasing the […]
Trump’s presence leaves Republican Party’s future unclear
Despite former US President Donald Trump’s exit from the White House following his defeat by Democratic rival Joe Biden in last year’s election, many observers believe recent developments confirm that his ideology, which is known as “Trumpism,” will continue to exist within the Republican Party for years to come. In order to understand the reasons […]
Why did the opinion polls get it so wrong — again?
Most political observers and analysts agree that the opinion polls got things very wrong in their predictions about the outcome of the 2020 presidential election — just as they did in 2016. One possible explanation given for why the polls failed to accurately predict the outcome of the contest between Donald Trump and Joe Biden […]
Trump determined to designate pro-Iran groups as terrorist
President Donald Trump wants his years in the White House to be remembered as the most anti-Iranian in the recent history of the US. He does not want to launch a war against Tehran, but he wants to make tough statements that include practical actions to contain Iran. In this regard, there are serious attempts […]