Political Commentary & Opinion
Analysis, commentary, and opinion essays on politics and policy from The Daily Signal’s contributors and experts.
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Harris Is the Bigger Threat to the Constitutional Order
Vote. Don’t vote. I don’t care. Just stop telling me that Vice President Kamala Harris is going to save democracy. Do I wish Republicans had nominated a more coherent, principled, competent candidate for the presidency? Of course. But if anyone is under the impression Democrats tapped such a person, I have news. Spend some time…David Harsanyi -
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Hillary Clinton’s Nazi-Rally Rhetoric Is ‘Insulting’ and ‘Disrespectful,’ Republicans Say
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is likening former President Donald Trump’s upcoming weekend campaign rally at Madison Square Garden in New York to an infamous February 1939 Nazi rally held in a previous New York City arena bearing the same name, but Republican leaders are firing back, calling the comparison “disrespectful” and “insulting.” …Christina Lewis -
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Why Kamala Struggles to Be Credible
As Vice President Kamala Harris slips in the polls, the Democratic National Committee/Harris campaign/mainstream media fusion talking points become even more absurd. Claiming that JD Vance and Donald Trump were “weird” did not work—especially given the genuinely odd behavior of vice presidential candidate Tim Walz and would-be first gentleman Doug Emhoff. Nor was the next…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Harris Swings, Misses at CNN’s Town Hall Softballs
The ideal of a town hall meeting—where citizens can spontaneously ask politicians the questions they would like answered—doesn’t match what the town hall is in today’s politics. There’s too much risk for politicians, or the TV networks who platform the event. A humorous example came on Monday at a so-called town hall with Vice President…Tim Graham -
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‘Rebels, Rogues, and Outlaws’: Meet the Characters Behind Bannon’s ‘WarRoom’
Stephen K. Bannon is set to be released from federal prison on Tuesday, ending his 120-day sentence for contempt of Congress. That same day, a new book chronicling Bannon’s hit show, “WarRoom,” makes its debut. The timing is purely coincidental, but there’s perhaps no better way to celebrate Bannon’s release than purchasing a copy of…Robert B. Bluey -
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Why America Must Care About UK’s Deal With Mauritius in the Indian Ocean
China benefits over America in a recent agreement between the United Kingdom and Mauritius over the sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago, seven atolls comprising about 60 islands in the Indian Ocean. The agreement’s end result is a strategic loss for the U.S. that releases the U.K.’s sovereign control over the archipelago to Mauritius, including the…Matthew Lee -
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Poll: Most Americans Support Requiring Photo ID, Proof of Citizenship to Vote
THE CENTER SQUARE—Americans—Democrats, Republicans, and independents—support both early voting policies as well as photo ID and proof of citizenship requirements for elections, according to a new poll. Despite the ongoing divide between elected Republicans and Democrats over requiring photo ID to vote, a whopping 86% of Americans support it. The poll comes just days from the presidential…Casey Harper -
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BOOMLET GONE BUST: ‘Vibes’ Turn Bad for Harris
Kamala Harris is running a campaign against herself. The vice president is a left-wing Democrat with an unsalable record in office. So, candidate Harris pretends to be something else—a newcomer with a happy message and a bevy of Republican supporters. The trick isn’t working, as recent polls favoring Donald Trump demonstrate. It’s almost as if…Daniel McCarthy -
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CBS’ ‘60 Minutes’: Hardball for GOP Presidential Hopefuls, Wiffle Ball for Democrats
On Sunday, the “60 Minutes” squad put out a statement dismissing Donald Trump's accusations of manipulative editing in their Kamala Harris interview as “false.” But they offered no evidence in support of their claims. Everyone can see the divergence between the Harris word salad that appeared in a promo on CBS' “Face the Nation” and…Tim Graham -
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6 False or Unproven Claims in the Kamala Harris CNN Town Hall
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, answered questions in a CNN town hall with anchor Anderson Cooper Wednesday night. Harris repeatedly condemned her Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump, in the harshest of terms, even saying that she thinks he is a fascist. The Daily Signal fact-checked many of her claims. ‘Terminate…Tyler O’Neil -
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Media Bias EXPOSED: The Stories They Won’t Tell You About Kamala Harris
Four years ago, news organizations and social media platforms deliberately suppressed or outright ignored the Hunter Biden laptop story—one of the biggest scandals of the 2020 election. This time around, those same media outlets are engaged in a different kind of censorship: hiding the radical policy ideas once advocated by Vice President Kamala Harris. A…Robert B. Bluey -
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New Book Explores Cultural Entropy Eroding Traditional Marriage, Family Norms
Center-left media outlets know they can gin up a couple of curiosity- or hate-based clicks by periodically profiling some new “trend” in the upper-middle-class mating scene. “Ethical nonmonogamy” has had its day, “polyamory memoirs” get respectful reviews, and major broadcast networks know they can pull in some rubberneckers curious about pairings that go from “Couple…Patrick Brown -
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Uncovered: Old Harris Tweet Celebrates ‘Progressive Prosecutors’
While serving in the U.S. Senate, Kamala Harris celebrated the Democrat primary victory of Philadelphia progressive prosecutor Larry Krasner—and the controversial policies he would later champion as the city’s district attorney. “As I said yesterday, progressive prosecutors are key to criminal justice reforms like rolling back mass incarceration and ending cash bail,” Harris wrote on…Virginia Allen -
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Harris Promises Not to Make You Buy an EV—Until After She Wins
Vice President Kamala Harris’ claim that she “will never tell you what kind of car you have to drive” is the climate-policy equivalent of President Barack Obama’s famous lie about the Affordable Care Act: “If you like your health care plan, you can keep it.” But while Obama at least managed to get a law…Michael Buschbacher -
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The Conservative Argument for Bitcoin
For conservatives, it should not be surprising that bitcoin is an appealing technology, according to Dennis Porter. Bitcoin is “truly nonpartisan,” says Porter, CEO and co-founder of the Satoshi Action Fund, but within the technology, “there are so many things that I think appeal to the conservative voter or Republican voters,” he argues. Bitcoin is…Virginia Allen -
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WATCH: The October Surprises Will Continue Until Morale Improves
On the latest episode of “The Tony Kinnett Cast,” we bask in the torrent of October surprises that might topple a presidential campaign. From Israel and Iran leaks to brand new plagiarism allegations, these toxic events might be enough to flip the Electoral College in unforeseen ways. What if it doesn’t? Joy Pullmann, executive editor…Tony Kinnett -
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Democrats Ramp Up Overseas Voting Drive, Prompt GOP Pushback
About 15,000 nonmilitary voters living abroad—who’ve indicated uncertainty about ever returning to the United States—will vote for president in the fiercely contested battleground of Pennsylvania, plaintiffs argue in a lawsuit over how overseas ballots will be counted. A federal judge heard arguments Friday as the Pennsylvania Department of State argued for the dismissal of a…Fred Lucas -
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CBS’ Refusal to Release Full ‘60 Minutes’ Harris Transcript Is Journalistically Indefensible
Former President Donald Trump’s criticism of CBS’ “60 Minutes” interview with Vice President Kamala Harris has triggered the predictable legacy media meltdown. It’s unfortunate. Trump and Harris supporters should demand CBS come clean about why the network significantly altered Harris’ responses on the Biden-Harris administration’s relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In ordinary times,…Michael Toth -
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How Production of a New Missile in Arkansas Enhances National Security
As various conflicts abroad drain America’s weapons stockpiles, Camden, Arkansas, has emerged as the epicenter of a defense manufacturing boom currently reshaping global power dynamics. Arkansas’ role in next-generation missile production doesn’t just boost the economy. It revolutionizes how America defends itself and its allies, as evidenced by the new Precision Strike Missiles rolling out…Joel Highfill -
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Liz Cheney Says Supporting Kamala Harris Is ‘Faithful to the Constitution’
Liz Cheney, the former GOP congresswoman who is a fierce critic of Donald Trump, said Monday that she supports Vice President Kamala Harris for president over Trump because she will be faithful to the U.S. Constitution. “The most conservative of all conservative principles is being faithful to the Constitution,” Cheney told the crowd at a…Ann Moreno