How Do We Get Our Nation Back on Track? A Commentary By Patrick Buchanan
Some thoughts about our country as Christmas and the new year approach.
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December 23, 2022
December 23, 2022
Three Big Surprises of 2022: Weakened Russia, Weakened China, Weakened American Economy By Michael Barone
2022 was a year full of surprises. Important things didn't work out as many people had expected on just about every point on the political spectrum.
December 21, 2022
Woke Comic Books By John Stossel
Did you know that Superman's son is bisexual? So is Batman's sidekick, Robin, and lots of other superheroes created by Marvel and DC Comics.
December 20, 2022
Even Republicans Are All in on Washington's End-of-Year Spending Spree By Stephen Moore
The federal government is running annual $1 trillion to $2 trillion budget deficits, which is more than the entire gross domestic product of most nations.
December 16, 2022
Are the Silicon Valley Fraudsters Today's Robber Barons? By Michael Barone
Will Silicon Valley go down in history the way of the robber barons? There's been plenty of raw material in the headlines for a sharp downgrading of the San Francisco Bay area tech industry's reputation these last few weeks.
December 16, 2022
Will There Be Any Presents Under America’s Christmas Tree This Year? By Brian C Joondeph
It has been a rough couple of years, first with COVID, then an economy pummeled by inflation and recession. Most Americans are hoping for a shiny present under the American Christmas tree this year. But will it be a lump of coal instead?
December 15, 2022
The Electoral College in the 21st Century By Kyle Kondik
A brief history of a competitive era.
KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE
— The United States is in an extremely competitive era of presidential elections.
— In the 6 elections this century, the popular vote margin has been less than 5 points in all but 1 of them.
— Many of the states have been consistent in their presidential voting since 2000, although there have been key shifts that have altered the roster of most competitive swing states.
— Relative to the nation, much of the West has become more Democratic over the past 2 decades, along with some other pockets of the country, while many states in the Northeast, Midwest, and Greater South have become more Republican.
— The most competitive states in 2020 may be the most competitive in 2024: Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin in the Great Lakes region and Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and North Carolina in the Sun Belt.
December 14, 2022
The Science of Happiness By John Stossel
Are you happy? Many people say they feel happier during the holidays.
December 13, 2022
The Night the Lights Went Out in Europe By Stephen Moore
Politico Europe, a publication marinated in green politics, has named Russian President Vladimir Putin as one of its "power players of the year" -- for, in the publication's words, "advancing Europe's green agenda."
December 9, 2022
The Downward Spiral of Disgraceful Misconduct By Michael Barone
When John Quincy Adams was informed by a committee that he was elected president by the House of Representatives, for the first and only time through the procedure set by the 12th Amendment of the Constitution, he responded in writing.
December 7, 2022
Black Guns Matter By John Stossel
We know about Black Lives Matter. My new video is about a group called Black Guns Matter.
December 6, 2022
No, America Does Not Owe the World Climate 'Reparations' By Stephen Moore
I've made the case in previous columns that the climate change movement is mostly a climate change hustle.
December 2, 2022
In a Winter of Discontent, Americans Vote for the Status Quo By Michael Barone
Are we living in an era of political contentment? Most Americans would answer that question with a bellowing "No!" But there's a case to be made that American voters, for all their negative talk, actually don't want a set of public policies markedly different from what we have today.
Note that that seems to be the practical result of the 2022 midterm elections last month.
December 1, 2022
The New Crossover Members of the House By Kyle Kondik
Republicans win majority by cutting deeper into hostile turf; number of split districts remains low historically.
KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE
— Republicans won a slim House majority at least in part by winning more victories in districts that Joe Biden carried than Democrats did in districts carried by Donald Trump.
— There are currently slated to be 18 Republicans in Biden seats and just 5 Democrats in Trump seats.
— Democrats used to win more crossover districts, but Republicans have now won more in 6 of the last 7 elections as the overall number of crossover districts has generally declined.
— It is common for the opposition party in Congress to add to their roster of crossover districts in a midterm, and that’s exactly what happened in 2022, despite Republicans having a disappointing election overall.
November 30, 2022
Bias, Envy and Hatred By John Stossel
Today, big media has an agenda. Fox and most talk radio push right; most other media spin left.
November 29, 2022
The GOP's Hunter Biden Probe Is Legit By Stephen Moore
As a tactical concern, the House GOP's decision to open an investigation into Biden family corruption is questionable.
November 25, 2022
Black Youth Want Freedom By Patrick J. Buchanan
Among the key headlines from the 2022 election were gains by Republicans among minority voters.
November 25, 2022
Give Thanks for the Northwest Ordinance By Michael Barone
Unsure of what to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season? Here's a suggestion of something to be thankful for: the Northwest Ordinance.
November 23, 2022
Thanksgiving Lessons By John Stossel
Thursday, if you eat a nice meal, thank the Pilgrims. They made Thanksgiving possible.
November 22, 2022
Can Republicans Make Congress Great Again? By Stephen Moore
There's no sugarcoating the disappointing results of the midterm elections.
