July 22, 2017

Steve, don't go

As I write this, after the White House experienced a newsy day, some observers in Washington appear to regard Steve Bannon as vulnerable in his position as a senior adviser to President Trump.  At the risk of being quickly proven wrong by future...

January 19, 2017

Who Elected Donald Trump? It Wasn't the Russians

Looking forward to the inauguration of the new president, and to the peaceful transfer of power the event is meant to signify, I wondered who these people are who so oppose Mr. Trump that they will be demonstrating against him this inaugural weekend....

November 17, 2016

Trump and the '21' Club

Yesterday brought us the news that the “reporters” camped out at Trump Tower are outraged that the president-elect has frustrated their ability to monitor his activity by secretly de-camping with his family to enjoy a steak dinner at the ...

September 29, 2015

Score one for Fiorina

Carly Fiorina’s appearance on Chuck Todd’s Meet the Press (NBC) gave us another revealing look at a feisty candidate who is well-prepared to deal with an oppositional media establishment.  Todd’s interview began wi...