Tag: Commentary

While the idea of the conservative think tank becoming an alt-right bastion seems preposterous, the Bannon suggestion sparked a bonfire of speculation during an information vacuum over the weekend. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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Will Steve Bannon take over Heritage after Jim DeMint? Ed Feulner finally says ‘100 percent no’

Philip Wegmann · May 3, 2017 11:23 pm

Influential California Democrats, including Gavin Newsom, are calling for Napolitano to cancel the tuition hike in light of the audit's findings. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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Between a damning state audit and the Berkeley controversy, Janet Napolitano is facing bipartisan backlash

Emily Jashinsky · May 3, 2017 11:11 pm

Colbert shouldn't get a pass because he is attacking a political foe, he should get a pass because he is a comedian who is paid to be obnoxious. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

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Why Stephen Colbert shouldn’t be punished by CBS

Joseph Murray · May 3, 2017 10:04 pm

To win, Le Pen needed a good number of killer blows. She didn't get them. (Eric Feferberg/Pool Photo via AP)

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Everything you need to know about France’s final presidential debate

Tom Rogan · May 3, 2017 10:03 pm

In testimonies, Comey has been forthcoming, offering reasonable explanations to justify his decisions. That may sound naive, but it's hard to deny. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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Let’s not ignore the possibility that James Comey is telling the truth

Emily Jashinsky · May 3, 2017 9:11 pm

Insurers want merger hearings to be held this year, while the Justice Department wants them next year. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

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Rough day for Obamacare as another insurer quits in Virginia

David Freddoso · May 3, 2017 8:56 pm

Rep. Andy Biggs writes that he's flabbergasted that the Republican Party would promote a bill that does nothing to address out-of-control spending or deficit reduction. (AP Photo/Bob Christie, File)

Freedom Caucus member Andy Biggs: Budget bill surrenders to demands of Democrats

Rep. Andy Biggs · May 3, 2017 8:48 pm

MacArthur didn't merely cavort with the enemy; he outed the Tuesday Group as undemocratic obstructionists. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

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GOP Rep. Tom MacArthur is about to get knifed for talking to conservatives

Philip Wegmann · May 3, 2017 8:10 pm

today's most productive energy workers are in coal and natural gas, not solar. (AP Photo/Mead Gruver)

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Today’s most productive energy workers are in coal and gas, not solar

Mark J. Perry · May 3, 2017 7:19 pm

In a dramatic episode, DeMint was toppled by the organization's board of directors in an ugly power struggle. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

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Senate Conservatives Fund sees an establishment hatchet job after Jim DeMint leaves Heritage

Philip Wegmann · May 3, 2017 6:56 pm

Bernie Sanders failed to use Clinton's emails to strangle her campaign at its inception. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

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If you’re going to blame Comey for Clinton’s loss, you also have to blame her … and Bernie

David Freddoso · May 3, 2017 5:32 pm

Republicans would never accept this sort of behavior from a Democratic president. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

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Dear White House staff: Can you please do something about his Twitter account?

Becket Adams · May 3, 2017 5:04 pm