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“Donald Trump’s decisive win was a stark rebuke not just to Democrats, but to Never Trump Republicans, a movement that I joined when it began in 2016 before Trump won the GOP nomination.” – Ashley Pratte Oates, U.S. News contributor
In my November 18, 2024 blog, I made note of how the biased campaign coverage led to the leftist media losing viewers and readers, and I answered my own question – would that be a wake-up call for them – Nah.… read more
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On October 15, 2018, I referred to Elvia Diaz, an editorial staff member of the left-leaning Arizona Republic, as “an embarrassment,“ citing her editorial in which she wrote, “incivility has its place in these divisive times of ours.”
She sided with Hillary Clinton, reasoning that Democrats needed to wage war on Trump’s Republican Party “that’s ripping the nation to pieces.”… read more
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Trump vs. Media
While the headline in the Wall Street Journal reads, “Trump vs. Media Returns to White House,” the leftist media are beginning to wonder if their fight against Trump is worthwhile.
Between 8 and 11 p.m. on Election Night, Fox News Channel had 10.3 million viewers, followed by MSNBC with six million, ABC with 5.7 million, NBC with 5.5 million, CNN with 5.1 million and CBS with 3.6 million.… read more
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Among the latest selections made by President Elect Trump for cabinet and administrative positions was North Dakota Gov. Doug Bergum, who campaigned for Trump after his unsuccessful run for the presidency, will serve in two positions – as secretary of the Interior and as chairman of the newly announced U.S.… read more
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I must admit I was taken aback with President Elect Trump’s choice of Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as Attorney General. Although he has been called a grandstander and flamethrower as a member of the judicial committee, no one can deny his loyalty to Trump. Those behind lawfare better seek new employment.… read more
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As President Elect Trump announces his selections for cabinet and agency posts, Washinton bureaucrats are getting nervous. Many of them survived his first term swipe at the swamp, but they are aware he has learned a lot since then and aren’t sure they can survive this time around.
“Last time Trump was in office, we were all in survival mode with a hope for an end date,” said one State Department official, “Now there is no light at the end of the tunnel.”… read more
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Today would be my father’s 122nd birthday. Of my many memories of him was his admiration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. During the recent presidential election, I often thought about his devotion to the Democrat Party, wondering what he would think of Harris-Walz … and Donald Trump, for that matter.… read more
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With all the political news to cover, as a veteran I would be remiss if I didn’t recognize my fellow veterans and those currently on active duty on this day, Veterans Day, a national holiday dedicated to honor American veterans living or dead.
It is not to be confused with Memorial Day, which honors American service men and women killed in service to their country.… read more
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Two people, Howard Lutnick and Linda McMahon, co-chairs of President Elect Trump’s transition team that have been developing short lists for the key positions in his second administration.
J.D. Vance, Donald Trump Jr., and Eric Trump are honorary chairs.
Donald Jr. and Eric have become well-known as advisors and campaign spokesmen. … read more
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In journalism, -30- , signifies the end of an article submitted for editing and eventual typesetting. I understand the code dates to the time when news stories were filed by telegraph.
After writing political opinion pieces for daily and weekly papers for 14 years following my retirement from corporate communications in 2000, I started writing this blog.… read more