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Fritz Pettyjohn
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December 6, 2024
Jaw, jaw, not war, warThe 21st century will be an American century, and President Donald J. Trump will be able to take a major share of credit.
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November 15, 2024
The Gaetz appointment is a masterstrokeThe Gaetz appointment is a giant middle finger to those in the Justice Department who have harassed Trump since before he took office in 2017.
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November 10, 2024
A new era for foreign policyHere is how President Trump will end the Ukraine war.
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July 10, 2024
Reviving the ConstitutionIn calling for a "Second American Revolution," the Heritage Foundation demonstrates its ignorance of the First.
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June 27, 2022
The politics of abortion, 2022Most Republicans believe in tolerance, diversity, and the federalism which promotes it
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February 7, 2022
Russia, Ukraine, and the price of oilModern Russian adventurism is tied to the price of oil.
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January 2, 2022
Big Supreme Court decisions to watch out for in 2022Vaccine mandates, abortion, and more...with a conservative majority for the first time in ages.
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June 23, 2021
CNN thinks Murkowski still has a chanceThe data suggest that this is wishful thinking rather than news or astute analysis.
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March 14, 2021
Comparing James K. Polk's and Trump's successesJames K. Polk was one of the most successful presidents in our history. Donald Trump is somewhat like him.
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November 14, 2020
How a local Alaska election shows the new face of the Republican PartyThe poles are shifting.
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August 24, 2020
An old Indian trickThe very advanced people of California have forgotten what their very simple forebears knew well.
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August 17, 2020
Donald Trump, environmentalistTrump can set an example of environmental stewardship.
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July 6, 2020
The original black American patriotsLike all other Americans, the true history of their country has been hidden from black Americans.
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June 12, 2020
Defund the police, and it's nasty, brutish, and shortIt's astonishing to see what one would think are halfway intelligent people spout this nonsense.
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June 9, 2020
Bad news for Trump not so bad after allThings don't look too promising for President Trump's re-election. But looks can be deceiving.
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June 5, 2020
Donald Trump and George Floyd have something in commonIt's not a one-to-one comparison, but it's something.
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May 23, 2020
The sleeping giant awakens againOur policy with China must be nothing less than regime change. We want the people of China to overthrow the Communist Party.
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April 6, 2020
Is Trump playing the Russians?The Russian-Saudi oil feud may be the perfect opportunity for President Trump.
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April 1, 2020
We need a tariff on oilAnd not to underestimate the Saudis as America pursues and defends energy independence.
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March 28, 2020
Does Andrew Cuomo have what it takes to lead the Democratic Party?It's time for a sit-down with the president to fix New York and the nation.
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March 1, 2020
The mad, mad world of a brokered Democratic conventionNormally, national political conventions are just a boring rubber stamp. Milwaukee 2020 could be one for the ages.
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January 17, 2020
Bernie vs. the swampBernie Sanders has spent over half of his 78 years in Congress. He knows it as well as anyone.
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December 18, 2019
Trump, Trade, and a Century of PeaceFinally, we have a president who understands America's dominant role in the world...and knows how to leverage it.
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November 3, 2019
Clinton and Trump: Comparing two impeachmentsThe failed attempt at Clinton's impeachment cost the Republicans in the subsequent election. Now the Democrats are repeating Republicans' mistake.
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October 29, 2019
How Canadian provinces could get out from under TrudeauIt's a long shot, but it's the sort of deal Donald Trump would love to make.
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October 25, 2019
How America best uses the warriors among usThere are only so many real sheepdogs in any country. Let's keep ours here at home.
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October 19, 2019
Trump's dollar diplomacyAmerican interest in the conflicts of the world is discretionary.
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October 13, 2019
The people's champion starts campaigningIt's a bit more than a year away, but the campaign to re-elect President Donald Trump has begun.
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October 12, 2019
McConnell needs to be a leader in the SenateA new Select Committee is needed to counter the "impeachment inquiry" currently underway in the House.
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September 25, 2019
The president as peacemakerIf they do want peace, Modi and Khan, with President Trump's aid, can have it.
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September 22, 2019
The president prefers PocahontasIn seeking to undermine Joe Biden by exposing his Ukrainian corruption, President Trump has revealed his preferred opponent in 2020.
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September 19, 2019
Should we expect a Trump dynasty?Is a President Donald Trump, Jr. in our future?
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September 14, 2019
America's next oil bonanzaAlaska's ANWR is open for business. Liberals are losing it.
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September 11, 2019
Trump wins with the votes of people who don't like himIf you have anything in the stock market, you have no choice but to vote for Trump.
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August 22, 2019
Trump's coming agreement with China will amaze everyoneIt's the deal of the century. And Donald John Trump was born to make it.
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June 5, 2019
Donald Trump has Mexico over a barrelMexico has no choice but to cave in the economic negotiations with the USA.
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April 10, 2019
Trump, tariffs, and the new (old) Republican PartyThe GOP is now once more the party of fair trade and the working man.
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March 31, 2019
The Roaring '20s all over againWe may be in for another decade of big-time prosperity...if a Democrat president doesn't mess it all up.
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March 28, 2019
Why the smart money is on TrumpThere are no iron laws in politics, but a few things come close. One is that prosperity elects presidents.
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March 26, 2019
Donald Trump, the bewildering black swanThey shot at the king, but they didn't kill him.
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January 8, 2019
Ending the reconquista of America's SouthwestPresident Trump was elected to stop the reconquest of southwestern America by Mexicans.
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December 28, 2018
The Japan-America bond tightensAnother example of the amazing things President Trump is doing under the radar.
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May 10, 2018
A journey through three civilizationsNot everyone in the Middle East is either fanatical Shia or Sunni.
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April 24, 2018
Reading the tea leaves: Trump won't run for a second termHe won't admit it yet, but he will not seek re-election.
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April 18, 2018
Trump should start cranking out the pardonsEvery potential legal target of Special Counsel Robert Mueller should be pardoned.
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April 17, 2018
The loophole in all campaign finance lawsBy "loophole," one is referring to the First Amendment.
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April 15, 2018
Dreading the Blue WaveWhy Trump will get to make one more Supreme Court appointment this term.
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March 30, 2018
How Trump gets a line-item vetoOutlining a path to the adoption of a line-item veto.
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July 20, 2017
The story of the Inupiat and the Arctic oil reserveA tribe of Natives in Alaska is being taken advantage of by environmentalists to keep valuable resources "safe" from human beings.
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June 6, 2017
America First with Alaskan OilAn argument in favor of opening ANWR to development that even John McCain can appreciate.
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April 24, 2017
Draining the Swamp with Article VIt may be that 2018 is the last possible year to get a Balanced Budget Amendment accomplished.
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March 13, 2017
Liberty is a LadyThe family is the basic unit of a society, and a nation’s family values are its values.
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November 29, 2016
The States' Trump Card against the FedIt's called a Convention of States, and it's happening in 2017...whether President Trump likes it or not (and he doesn't).
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October 8, 2016
Alaska 2016: Comeback Kid vs. Most Liberal Republican in the SenateJoe Miller is back, and the political tea leaves are in his favor.
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August 20, 2016
The Trump insurrectionDonald Trump has at last assembled a team capable of winning this election.
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August 15, 2016
The Great American EclipseA loss to Clinton isn't the end. It's the beginning of a movement to overturn the result of that election.
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July 30, 2016
A Russian-American Entente Cordiale?Donald Trump may be the man to fix our relations with Russia. Call it a "re-reset."
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May 31, 2016
The Constitution's weapon of last resortCongress, under either party, will not enact the reforms America needs. Those will have to come from the states, through Article V of the Constitution.
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May 25, 2016
A Libertarian Time for ChoosingWith two unsavory candidates and both parties' bases disgusted, 2016 may be the Libertarian Party's year to make a difference.
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May 14, 2016
A New Federalist Coalition2016 may be a disastrous year for American conservatism, but 2020 could be the year of conservative revival.
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April 25, 2016
Kasich’s conceitKasich's argument is that only he can beat Clinton. Don't believe it.
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February 28, 2016
A different strategy for Cruz and RubioA way the two of them can stem the Trump tide.
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February 22, 2016
A man and a momentIf Ted Cruz is able to capitalize on this moment, the opportunity it presents is historic.
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February 18, 2016
A Supreme Court strategy for Ted CruzThe stakes on a judicial appointment have never been this high in our history.
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February 14, 2016
The Coen brothers love AmericaHail Caesar – their best work since The Big Lebowski – proves it.
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February 11, 2016
Five Seats at the Final TableWhen the seats at the GOP's final table are down to five, predicting a winner involves more than looking at who starts off with the most chips.
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January 27, 2016
Want change? Look for a leader, not a dealerA comparison between Donald Trump and Ted Cruz.
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January 21, 2016
Hillary: In a hole, and digging hardWhy Hillary’s disregard of the bitter clingers dooms her.
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January 11, 2016
2016 should be about Article V and amending the ConstitutionThe federal government itself is the greatest threat to our liberty.
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January 9, 2016
Is the Hive breaking up with Bill and Hillary?Is the media unwilling to continue covering up for the Clintons?
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January 4, 2016
How Cruz Wins New Hampshire, and the NominationFor Big Corn, Ted Cruz is an existential threat, who must be stopped at all costs.
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December 31, 2015
Rebel and Designated Driver: Ted Cruz and A Time for TruthSo, do you want a president that you'd like to hang around with, or do you want Ted Cruz?
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December 18, 2015
Donald Trump: The Indispensable ManLove him or hate him, Republicans should be saying a prayer of gratitude for Donald Trump.
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December 14, 2015
Reagan and Cruz: UnelectableThe American people will hear a lot about Cruz's extremism in the year ahead, just as they were told about Reagan’s.
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December 10, 2015
How Cruz wins Iowa, and the nominationTed Cruz is cracking the whip on the GOP circus.
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December 6, 2015
Number-crunching the nail-biter states in 2016You may be surprised by which ones show up.
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October 28, 2015
To win in 2016, PACs must go negative on Hillary starting in MarchThe GOP won't do it, but if the Republicans are going to win, PACs have to hit Hillary hard starting early next spring.
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October 16, 2015
The End of the Progressive CenturyWe are poised for a victory that could be among the most politically consequential in our history.
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October 11, 2015
Cruz and Rubio: Here Come the CubansAnother look at the Republican nomination contest.
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October 5, 2015
The Center HoldsThe Democrat nominee in 2016 is going to have a hell of a time appealing to the center, which the Republican can do effortlessly.
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September 18, 2015
Speaking for John RobertsA defense of Chief Justice Roberts’ decision upholding ObamaCare.
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September 7, 2015
Jeb and the Donald Need to Go One on OneIf Jeb were playing poker he would have already lost half his stake.
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August 25, 2015
Trumping The Donald on affirmative actionDonald's personal experiences with affirmative action have gone well, so it must be good public policy.
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August 15, 2015
Meryl Streep Unleashes Her Inner RedneckA Review of Ricki and the Flash spoiler alert).
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August 13, 2015
If Joe's In, He'll WinEither the New York Times or Barack Obama could give the nomination to Biden.
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August 11, 2015
The Trump CardThe Republican nominee, and likely next president, will owe the Donald a big one if he or she gets his support.
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August 3, 2015
Normality, John Kasich, and politicsOhio politicians learn to speak in the language of moderation.
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July 30, 2015
A 'runaway' Article V Convention?Could an amendment convention not subject to external control theoretically “run away”?
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July 16, 2015
The supply-side Balanced Budget AmendmentWith 27 states down and only eight to go, the campaign for an Article V Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) is entering the home stretch. The opportunities for revenue enhancement, as well as spending restrictions, are enticing for conservatives.