If political writers are going to go psychological on us, the least they could do is reveal who are the “high administration officials” whispering the president’s inner thoughts in their ears. From such information, the public might be able to guess possible motives for saying what they’re saying. Who knows? The motives might even be honorable.
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Cal Thomas: Back to (chaotic) schools
Following through on law enforcement and prosecution perhaps students will get the message that a criminal record will likely harm their prospects for future employment and a successful career.
Froma Harrop: Suddenly, retribution changes sides
The election is far from over, but Trump is already laying the groundwork to deny the upcoming 2024 results. This level of desperation was not seen when the polls had him handily beating Joe Biden.
Andrea Felsted: Tourism protesters may get what they wish for
From the clues over the past few weeks, it seems sunset cocktails and Mickey Mouse hats are in danger of going the same way as branded groceries and designer handbags.
Rich Lowry: Trump can’t allow Kamala to be the candidate of change
Trump has a new challenge — his opponent is no longer an aged incumbent who has worn out his welcome
Austin Bay: Let’s kick-start US Naval and commercial shipbuilding
In a big war, the U.S. will have to rely on another nation for immediate commercial shipping needs and definitely for replacement of vessels sunk or damaged.
Clarence Page: Why ‘stolen valor’ political fights are so intense — and misplaced in the cases of Walz and Vance
The attacks on VP nominees Tim Walz and JD Vance, centered as they are on what frankly are quibbles, hardly seem worthy of so much airtime and consideration.
Rich Lowry: How did Kamala Harris become so good at this?
In reality, Kamala Harris is a cardboard cutout of a politician whose main political talent is to be able to, just barely, simulate determination, passion and mirth while reading from a teleprompter.
Voting rights are dying by a thousand cuts
The Fifth Circuit ruling reasoned that the word “class” covers only members of a specific racial group, not members of more than one racial group added together.
Boys are flocking to gymnastics classes, thanks to pommel horse guy
Stephen Nedoroscik is inspirational because he seems like those gamer kids who are good at the Rubik’s Cube, who aren’t jocks.