Tag: Commentary

Three years ago, Majority Leader Reid went nuclear. Now he's headed into retirement with radiation poisoning. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

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Harry Reid and media liberals helped empower Trump in his cabinet picks

Philip Wegmann · November 15, 2016 9:52 pm

Mark Walker wants the caucus to become a more aggressive messenger. The Baptist minister wants the RSC members to develop retail politics on a micro level in each of their districts. (AP Photo)

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Next RSC chairman will have line to Speaker Ryan and connection with Mike Pence

Philip Wegmann · November 15, 2016 9:42 pm

President-elect Trump's comments on "60 Minutes" could be interpreted as him saying his Obamacare replacement will in some way address the problem of those with pre-existing conditions. (AP Photo)

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Why Trump can’t simply repeal all of Obamacare, but keep ban on pre-existing conditions

Philip Klein · November 15, 2016 7:33 pm

Providing low-income women (and men) with healthcare services is a noble cause, but not every noble cause should be funded by the government. (AP Photo)

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Private donations in Pence’s name show why Planned Parenthood should be defunded

Hadley Heath Manning · November 15, 2016 6:52 pm

About six in 10 Americans expect Donald Trump will reduce unemployment, create new jobs and improve the economy, according to a new survey. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

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Post-election survey: Americans think Trump will fix the economy, but not crime

Jason Russell · November 15, 2016 2:59 pm

Republican Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin released a proposal Monday that calls for the state to alter its Medicaid program to include a work requirement and to mandate drug testing for beneficiaries who appear to have substance abuse problems. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

How long will Congress wait to help Medicare seniors?

Thomas Ryan · November 15, 2016 12:00 pm

This election offered a cornucopia of potential Shakespearean characters and plots. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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Want to understand the election? Read Shakespeare

Cain Pence · November 15, 2016 5:02 am

In the arena of foreign relations, we can expect President-elect Trump to adhere to a conservative line. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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A foreign policy for the Trump administration

Fuad Suleiman · November 15, 2016 5:01 am

Sitting alone at a piano, SNL's Kate McKinnon tapped out the melancholy notes to "Hallelujah," Cohen's most recognizable work. (Screen shot)

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Following Trump victory, pop media retreats further into echo chamber

Becket Adams · November 15, 2016 3:19 am

Consider that Hillary Clinton's campaign outspent Trump by more than two-to-one. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

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Kill the ‘money buys elections’ cliche

Bradley A. Smith · November 15, 2016 1:24 am

The Democrats have become the party of the highly educated, the successful and the culturally elite. (iStock Photo)

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Democrats: The party of the little guy no more

Daniel Allott · November 15, 2016 1:15 am

Before they were on different debate stages during the GOP primary, Rick Santorum insists that the president-elect read his book. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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Trump’s unlikely allies in raising minimum wage

Philip Wegmann · November 15, 2016 12:43 am