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Matt K. Lewis, Opinion ContributorThe Hill |
If Republicans want to drive the government into a shutdown or default — or refuse to fund disaster aid — let them.
Since 1980, charismatic, larger-than-life figures have dominated the presidential stage.
It is ironic that some of the first to feel the sting of his second term may be among his strongest supporters: American farmers.
Can anything positive come out of this? Call me an optimist, but I’d argue that the answer is a cautious “yes.”
Want to hedge your bets against both the radical right and the radical left on Tuesday? Kamala Harris is the safer bet.
While Christians can find much about the left and the right to dislike, Harris has at least sought to moderate her past progressive stances, while...
Like Mel Brooks’s satirical film “The Producers,” a failing campaign might be more profitable than a winning one.
It doesn't strain credulity to imagine that a close race could lead to a disputed outcome, which could then lead to violence.
Rather than dabbling in podcasts and YouTube to create a cool image for broadcast TV, these alternative outlets are the final destination.
On the campaign trail, he often comes across as cringe-worthy and weird. But on the debate stage, Vance came across as competent and effective.
This struck me as an underrated example of Trump revealing his dark worldview.
With the election now less than two months out, Trump and his minions are grasping at straws (or, in this case, paws) to generate negative buzz about...
If Harris was able to coopt the patriotic themes and policy preferences once associated with the GOP, it’s only because Trump’s MAGA movement...
I’d much prefer a political world where ambitious pols cynically sell hope and joy rather than fear and bitterness.
For at least a few hours during next week’s Democratic National Convention, the past will come back to life.
Rather than counterbalancing the narrative that suggests Harris is a “San Francisco liberal,” Walz’s selection instead reinforces that left-wing...
As a compassionate person, I feel that Vance’s remark lacks empathy and nuance. But as a political observer, I see it as malpractice.
We should be honest and acknowledge that vibes now matter — possibly more than anything substantive.
Vance represents a dark side of the radical New Right, which blends populism and nationalism with cultural conservatism.
Perhaps Trump has actually changed the game, and Biden is literally following the Trumpian populist playbook to survive.
It’s hard to see how Biden can benefit from this interview.