Political Commentary & Opinion
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‘We Know Where You Sleep at Night’: Mob Goes to Home of ‘Racist, Sexist, Bigoted’ Tucker Carlson
A left-wing mob showed up outside Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s house Wednesday evening, posted pictures of his address online, and demanded that he flee the city of Washington, D.C. Carlson, a co-founder of The Daily Caller and host of “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” was at the Fox News studio when the angry crowd showed up… -
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The Battle to MAGA Continues
America’s Founders demonstrated that government is art, not science. The secret is in balance. Biennial congressional elections strike the right balance for the need for stability with the need for change. Midterm elections take place with the continuity of a sitting president. Whoever is in the White House will continue in this position for another… -
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McConnell Says Confirming Judges Will Be His ‘Top Priority’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., says his “top priority” for the rest of the year and into the new Congress is filling the judiciary with President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees. “The president, I think, has done an excellent job in picking young men and women who believe the job of the judge is to… -
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Californians Double Down on Progressivism. Here’s Why It’s a Problem for Red State Neighbors.
Much of the nation saw political shake-ups on Tuesday. Not so in California. The Golden State continued its trend of drifting increasingly to the left. Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, easily defeated Republican businessman John Cox to become the state’s 40th governor, and Sen. Dianne Feinstein retained her Senate seat. She was up against… -
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Finally, a Liberal Celebrity Denounces the Women’s March for Its Ties to an Anti-Semite
After two years of silence regarding the Women’s March’s ties to an open anti-Semite, a liberal Hollywood celebrity is finally calling them out. Referring to the group’s links to Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, actress and activist Alyssa Milano said she’s “disappointed in the leadership” because they refuse to denounce him. Moving forward, she… -
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6 Big Moments From Trump’s Epic Press Conference on Midterms
President Donald Trump put a positive light on the split results of Tuesday’s midterm election, which saw Democrats win back control of the House even as Republicans made gains in the Senate. Here are six key moments from Trump’s 86-minute press conference Wednesday, which included some fiery exchanges with reporters. ‘No Love’ for Vanquished Republicans… -
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Education Savings Accounts Remain a Choice for Arizona Parents
Leading up to Tuesday’s election, Arizona’s teachers union and its allies were more bombastic than strategic. But despite the campaign against families’ ability to choose how and where children learn, hundreds of thousands of Arizona parents still can customize their children’s education. Arizonans’ “no” vote on Proposition 305—a position backed by the teachers union and… -
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Podcast: Divided Government Is Back
Why did conservative Marsha Blackburn triumph in the Tennessee Senate race, and why did incumbent Rep. Dave Brat struggle in his race for a third term in the House? Tuesday night’s results made clear that Republicans would retain the Senate, but lose the House, and we’re here to examine what happened. Rachel del Guidice joins… -
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So Much for a ‘Blue Wave’—4 of the Biggest Midterm Takeaways
It wasn’t the blockbuster night Democrats were hoping for. The blue wave fell far short of some of the major wave elections of the past decade. In Tuesday’s midterms, Democrats claimed a majority in the House of Representatives for the first time in eight years—but their electoral gains were muted by significant Republican gains in… -
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7 of Pelosi’s Priorities as Democrats Take Back the House
Democrats’ success Tuesday in retaking the House majority appeared to put Nancy Pelosi of California at the top of a short list for the speakership. Pelosi has listed top priorities she hoped to tackle with a new Democratic House majority next year, in addition to what Republicans expect to be attempts to roll back last… -
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Paying Taxes Makes You a More Conscious Citizen
In describing the GOP tax cuts, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said that they and bonuses American workers were getting were “crumbs.” They were “tax cuts for the rich.” Some argued that the tax cuts would reduce revenues. Pelosi predicted, “This thing will explode the deficit.” How about some tax facts? The argument that… -
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Dan Crenshaw, Whose War Wounds ‘SNL’ Mocked, Gains House Seat
Three nights after being the target of a crude joke on "Saturday Night Live," former Navy SEAL Dan Crenshaw was headed to victory Tuesday night in his bid for a seat in the House of Representatives from Texas. With 87 percent of precincts reporting, Crenshaw led Democrat Todd Litton by 53 percent to 45 percent…. -
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Conservative Favorite Dave Brat Trails Challenger in Squeaker
HENRICO, Virginia—Democrat Abigail Spanberger appears to have clinched a tight victory over conservative favorite Rep. Dave Brat by fewer than 2,000 votes in what had been a closely watched race on the way to the Democrats’ takeover of the House. The 7th Congressional District, based in suburban Richmond, has been historically Republican. Spanberger, a former… -
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Despite Opposition From Some Democrats, Pelosi Likely to Be House Speaker Again
During the 2018 election campaign cycle, nearly 60 Democratic House candidates and incumbents said they would not vote for Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California to become speaker again if their party retakes control of the House. Dozens of other Democratic candidates declined to give a definitive answer when asked if they supported making Pelosi… -
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Why Birthright Citizenship Must Go
In 2004, nearly 80 percent of Irish voters decided to end birthright citizenship. In its coverage, the BBC said, “The government said change was needed because foreign women were travelling to Ireland to give birth in order to get an EU passport for their babies.” In 1986, the Australian Citizenship Amendment provided that a child… -
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By Excluding Them, Marie Claire Reminds Conservative Women Why They Should Vote
The exclusion of conservative women from the pages of glossy women’s magazines is nothing new. In these publications, it’s more of the same: How to look your best, how to dress your best, and how to be your best [social justice warrior]. So, when Marie Claire published an article on election eve, “50 Influential Women… -
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The 2018 Midterms Matter. Don’t Let Others Determine the Outcome for You.
Listening to the pundits and prognosticators, you’d think control of Congress has already been decided. But the fight for our nation’s future is far from finished. It’s happening this week when millions will take part in their civic responsibility on Election Day. Regardless of who wins and who loses, there are certain issues the next… -
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New Jersey Flirts With Requiring Dog Groomers to Obtain a License
New Jersey lawmakers are moving to license pet groomers after several New Jerseyans’ canine companions sadly died, allegedly due to grooming at well-known pet stores. The legislation cleared a key hurdle last week when the New Jersey General Assembly approved Assembly Bill 3044, named “Bijou’s Law” after a Shih Tzu who died during a grooming…. -
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3 Residents Challenge Climate Change Rules at Delaware’s High Court
Delaware regulators have imposed costly and unlawful climate change regulations on industry in violation of legislative directives, according to three citizen activists who took their case to the state’s highest court. But before the Delaware Supreme Court can address the substantive questions raised in the residents’ lawsuit, it first must resolve a lower court ruling… -
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Massachusetts Can Protect Women and Kids
This election cycle, there’s a question on the Massachusetts ballot on whether to keep in place a state law that poses a serious threat to the privacy and safety of women and children. Question 3 on the state ballot asks if residents of the state would like to keep in place the current law, which…