Trump’s Communications Savvy Cited in Business News Opinion Piece

Commentary

In Donald Trump we have seen a man skillful in communications, although mind you not by the book.  We saw it in the days of “Apprentice,” when he entered the 2016 presidential race, and the rest is history.

It came to light again on Tuesday morning, when I tuned in to the news on Fox Business News, as I frequently do, when I was treated to host Stuart Varney’s “My Take,” his opinion segment on “Varney & Co.” … read more

Happenings on the Political Scene, Some Crazy

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ONLY IN THE BIDEN WHITE HOUSE can an “apology” become a “regret.”  When questioned during an exchange with Jonathan Capehart on MSNBC, President Biden said, “I shouldn’t have used ‘illegal,’ it’s ‘undocumented.’

‘So you regret using that word?” asked Capehart.  “Yes,” Biden responded.

But Olivia Dalton, principal deputy press secretary, living up to her title, declared that President Biden “absolutely did not apologize” for his use of the term “an illegal.”… read more

There’s No Getting Around It, It’s Donald Trump’s Republican Party Now

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Alright, we’re stuck with a choice of former President Trump or President-Biden much to the disgust of voters.  Members of both parties would prefer someone else.

In the beginning, there were a dozen or so candidates for president on the right.  If they had a modicum of support, they had an opportunity to stand on the debate stage and show their stuff. … read more

Effort to Dispel Concern for President’s Decline After Hur Report Decision Raises Serious Questions

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Although I saw President Biden deliver the State of the Union address, it certainly wasn’t the President Biden I have been following for the past few years.  When he was questioned about his competence and fitness for the job, he would say “watch me.”  I have, and I know what I’ve seen, and heard.… read more

Two Days Later, Biden is Still ‘An Angry Old Man’

Commentary

The brief comment following President Biden’s State of the Union Address by Brit Hume, Fox’s political analyst – “I saw an angry old man.” – still best describes the event.

I won’t rehash the speech, however, I want to call your attention to what some other people have said, as I customarily do, and of course provide my commentary on them and the issues.… read more

Interesting Sidelights on the 2024 Political Scene

Commentary

Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s announcement that she would not be running for reelection didn’t come as a surprise, but what I am about to write may come as a surprise to my readers.

“Sadly, I doubt there will be many around the state who will miss her,” wrote Laurie Roberts, the bleeding-heart liberal columnist of the Arizona Republic, but I will.… read more