Political Commentary & Opinion
Analysis, commentary, and opinion essays on politics and policy from The Daily Signal’s contributors and experts.
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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 -
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The Real-World Consequences of Soft-on-Crime Prosecutors, Brought to You by George Soros
A first-of-its-kind documentary for The Heritage Foundation is the culmination of years of work, scholarship, live events, and debates, highlighting the radical nature of the George Soros-inspired rogue prosecutors movement—and the dire consequences to the safety and security of the residents and businesses in the communities overseen by so-called progressive prosecutors. Told through the eyes…Cully Stimson -
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Would You Like Those Swing States for Here or to Go?
Would you like those 19 electoral college votes for here or to go? This latest episode of “The Tony Kinnett Cast” examines former President Donald Trump’s latest bid to win swing states like Pennsylvania by working at a local McDonald’s. While the Harris-Walz campaign and legacy media called Trump’s day serving fries a “fake,” the…Tony Kinnett -
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Team Harris’ Campaign of Condescension Draws Pushback
The election is finally shaping up to be not only liberal Democrat Kamala Harris versus conservative Republican Donald Trump. Instead, it has become a larger contest between those who talk down to their fellow Americans and those who are increasingly sick and tired of being lectured. How smart is it, for example, for Harris supporters…Victor Davis Hanson -
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4 Epic Policy Fails of Czarina Harris
For Kamala Harris, failure is not an option. It’s a governing principle. President Joe Biden has delegated at least four key responsibilities to his vice president. On each one, she has belly-flopped hard enough to empty an Olympic swimming pool. Border Czarina “I’ve asked her, the V.P., today … to lead our diplomatic effort and work…Deroy Murdock -
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How the West Will Win (Again)
Buenas tardes, señoras y señores. Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. This is my first time joining Foro Madrid. I am honored. I bring you greetings from The Heritage Foundation and from our president, Kevin Roberts. You know, I used to criticize Barack Obama for his apology tours. That’s when he’d go around the world apologizing…Andrew Olivastro -
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Americans Want Employers to Fund Life-Affirming Options, New Poll Shows
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—With many of the nation's largest companies reimbursing employees for traveling out of state for abortions, the vast majority of Americans think companies should provide equal benefits for birth and adoption. The Napolitan News Service surveyed 1,000 registered voters on Oct. 15 and 16 about their views on abortion. Seventy-one percent of those…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Few People Have Expended So Many Words to Say So Little
A few months into Kamala Harris‘ 2024 presidential run, her handlers faced a dilemma. Should they continue cocooning the candidate or unleash her on the public? Both options came with serious political risks. Sure, Democrats could keep pretending Harris was a generational talent, but her refusal to sit down for an interview, much less give…David Harsanyi -
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Who Really Benefits from EV Subsidies?
“I grew up in the middle class,” Vice President Kamala Harris says repeatedly to show that she understands what policies would best support the average American. However, Harris’ electric vehicle subsidies don’t help middle- and lower-income households; they go to upper-income households. It’s one of many hypocritical policies of the Biden-Harris administration. This year, the…Austin Gae -
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Are UK Labor Party and Harris Campaign Headed for Legal Jeopardy?
The United Kingdom’s Labor Party and Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign may be marching into the same legal jeopardy as the Australian Labor Party and Bernie Sanders’ campaign for president did in 2016: violating federal law that bans foreigners from financial involvement in American political campaigns. Various news sources report that Sofia Patel, head of operations…Hans von Spakovsky -
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Fox’s Bret Baier Pressed Kamala Harris for Answers. The Powder-Puff Press Hated It.
It shouldn’t be considered incredibly brave for Vice President Kamala Harris to consent to an interview with Bret Baier on Fox News. JD Vance has been doing hostile Sunday shows for months while Harris resorted to the basement strategy. Then, once Team Kamala booked a “media blitz,” they bizarrely went on offense. Mediaite posted this…Tim Graham -
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The Collapse of Kamala Harris
On July 26, in the aftermath of the Democratic Party’s ruthless midsummer coup of its own democratically elected presidential nominee, this column predicted that the elevation of dimwitted cackler-in-chief Kamala Harris to the party’s presidential slot would “spectacularly backfire.” More specifically, I wrote: Practically, the path to winning 270 Electoral College votes still runs through…Josh Hammer -
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3 States Will Vote on Repealing Marriage Amendments
Voters in three Western states will consider ballot measures this November to repeal marriage amendments previously approved by voters. These measures would add redundant legal fortifications to same-sex marriage in anticipation of the day when the current cultural juggernaut consumes its final momentum. The state ballot measures would have no immediate effect on policy, due…Joshua Arnold -
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Volleyball Team Risks Forfeiting a Championship to Stand for the ‘Future of Women’s Sports’
The women of the University of Nevada at Reno volleyball team plan to defy their school by refusing to compete against a team with a biological male player. “We are risking our main goal, which is a Mountain West championship,” University of Nevada women's volleyball team captain and outside hitter Sia Liilii told The Daily…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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For Harris, Consumer Choice in Vehicles Must Take Back Seat
Vice President Kamala Harris wants to deprive Americans of the right to choose cars and household appliances. When the Democratic presidential nominee claims, as she did at a rally last week in Michigan, that “I will never tell you what kind of car you have to drive,” she is guilty of two of the Democrats’ most…Kenin Spivak