by Jackie Calmes Lucky for the Republicans who run the House, few Americans are paying attention to their antics of late, given the focus on the presidential […]
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What’s with the silence from former Trump heavyweights?
by Jackie Calmes If it’s strength they need, there’s strength in numbers. I’m referring to former officials who worked for Donald Trump, especially the national security stewards, […]
Will Calif. Dems pay a political price for playing with reparations?
Politicians seldom pay a political price when they talk out of both sides of their mouths, tell everyone what they want to hear, and don’t do what […]
Do you remember what politics were like without Trump? My students don’t
by Susan McWilliams Barndt Every year, I ask my political science students, “What is your earliest political memory?” I pose the question to figure out what political […]
Trump was unprepared for the debate
I am not a Donald Trump supporter, but if I were I would be profoundly disappointed in his debate performance Tuesday night. Kamala Harris, who Trump has […]
Gas prices could actually help Harris
Americans focused on inflation seem especially tuned into the price of gasoline. While inflation has been fading away, many prices remain higher than they were two years […]
Biden follows Harris’ lead in fuel flip-flop
The Biden-Harris administration is many things, but steadfast on policy isn’t one of them. When President Joe Biden ran in 2020, he caved to the Bernie Bros […]
Make safe states matter
by Rob Richie It’s time for “safe state” voters to be more than nervous spectators and symbolic participants in presidential elections. The latest poll averages confirm that […]
Sept. 10 debate a crucial test for Harris
by Carl P. Leubsdorf Like Joe Biden last June, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is the candidate with the most at stake when the two general election nominees […]
Poll: Economy is most important national factor
State residents have a gloomy view of the national picture — including the economy — according to the most recent MetroNews West Virginia Poll. The poll asked […]