Random Thoughts By Thomas Sowell
Random thoughts on the passing scene:
Will this November's presidential election come down to a choice between a felon and a pied piper?
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February 2, 2016
February 2, 2016
Obama’s Full-Month Approval Improves In January
When tracking President Obama’s job approval on a daily basis, people sometimes get so caught up in the day-to-day fluctuations that they miss the bigger picture. To look at the longer-term trends, Rasmussen Reports compiles the numbers on a full-month basis, and the results can be seen in the graphics below.
February 1, 2016
31% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Thirty-one percent (31%) of Likely U.S. Voters think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey for the week ending January 28.
February 1, 2016
Are U.S. Elections Fair?
Even as the 2016 election season officially begins in Iowa today, voters still express skepticism about the fairness of elections in this country.
February 1, 2016
Grow Up! By Thomas Sowell
Of all the many things said about Donald Trump, what was said by Roger Ailes, head of the Fox News Channel, said it all in just two words: "Grow up!"
It is amazing how many people have been oblivious to this middle-aged man's spoiled brat behavior, his childish boastfulness about things he says he is going to do, and his petulant response to every criticism with ad hominem replies.
February 1, 2016
Iowa Votes: The Race Is Officially On
Democrats and Republicans in Iowa gather this evening to vote, and so begins the formal process for choosing the next president of the United States.
January 30, 2016
My Critique of Bernie Sanders' Campaign by Ted Rall
Full disclosure: If New York's primary were held today, I'd vote for Bernie Sanders.
January 29, 2016
Trump Change: ‘The Donald’ Is Still Flying High
Iowa Republicans choose their presidential favorites on Monday, but right now belief among GOP voters nationwide that Donald Trump will be the party’s eventual nominee is again at its highest level to date.
January 29, 2016
The Civil War of the Right By Pat Buchanan
The conservative movement is starting to look a lot like Syria.
Baited, taunted, mocked by Fox News, Donald Trump told Roger Ailes what he could do with his Iowa debate, and marched off to host a Thursday night rally for veterans at the same time in Des Moines.
January 29, 2016
Should Elected Officials Resign Before Running For President?
Senators Bernie Sanders, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio have missed lots of on-the-job time in the Senate while they run for president. Kentucky Republicans worry about Senator Rand Paul's reelection to the Senate this year if his presidential bid falls short. Governors John Kasich and Chris Christie have been a long way from home in their bids to move up to the White House. How do voters feel about politicians who hold onto one elective job while seeking another?
January 29, 2016
Missing From Both Parties' Candidates' Campaigns: Work By Michael Barone
From someone whose title is senior political analyst you might be expecting a forecast of who will win the Iowa caucuses next Monday night. Will Donald Trump voters turn out in enough numbers to give him the narrow win over Ted Cruz that polls indicate he has now? Will Hillary Clinton withstand the challenge and excitement generated by Bernie Sanders?
January 28, 2016
Most Still Think Economy Unfair to the Middle Class
Voters continue to believe the middle class gets the short end of the stick economically.
January 28, 2016
Voters Are Cool to Candidates Born Outside the U.S.
It’s generally been considered legal for American citizens born outside the United States like Republican Ted Cruz to run for the presidency, but voters aren’t all that enthusiastic about such candidates.
January 28, 2016
Iowa: At Last By Larry J. Sabato and Kyle Kondik
As the 2016 presidential race officially begins, both party contests are in a place that we, and many others, did not expect them to be. On the Democratic side, frontrunner Hillary Clinton faces a stern challenge from a stronger-than-expected foe, Bernie Sanders. And the Republicans could be on the verge of nominating Donald Trump. Still, no votes have been cast. Pulling down the curtain on a contest yet to begin is both premature and foolish.
January 28, 2016
How Likely Is Hillary Clinton To Be Indicted?
The FBI has been investigating Hillary Clinton's use of a private e-mail server while secretary of State in order to determine whether she mishandled classified information, with some reports suggesting the Democratic presidential front-runner may be indicted. Most voters still believe it’s likely Clinton broke the law by sending and receiving classified information through the server, but they are far less convinced that serious charges will be brought against her.
January 27, 2016
So What If Trump Skips A Debate
Donald Trump plans to sit out the final Republican debate before the Iowa Caucus on Monday. Does it really matter?
January 27, 2016
Is Hillary's Campaign Really in Trouble?
Democrats blame the media for the perception that Hillary Clinton's campaign is stumbling, but voters in general aren't so sure. All agree, however, that there's no need yet for Joe Biden or some other major Democrat to jump into the race for the party's presidential nomination.
January 27, 2016
A Tale of Two Tapes: Teen Cruz and Terror-Coddler Obama By Michelle Malkin
The crack media buzzed this week with the discovery of a totally front-page, news-breaking, breathtaking videotape.
January 27, 2016
No Cure In Sight For Donald Trump Derangement Syndrome Sweeping Elite By Charles Hurt
Beware the latest nasty virus sweeping the East Coast, particularly the most elite citadels of New York City and Washington, D.C.
It is a fast-moving disease, highly contagious and attacks the nervous system. Early stages are inexplicable, fast eye-blinking, light palsy, stammering and overbearing snobbery. Sometimes redness of the face and shortness of breath accompany.
January 27, 2016
Voters Strongly Favor Crackdown on Those Who Overstay Visas
A new government report says that over 500,000 visitors to the United States overstayed their legal visas last year and didn’t go home. Most voters think those who overstay their visas are a serious national security threat and that the feds need to take stronger steps to deport them.
