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The press doesn't just cover presidential campaigns, they influence them by making arbitrary decisions about who is 'top tier' and merits... →
The Republican Party needs to, first of all, quit electing people in primaries that have prehistoric notions about women's issues.
Sarah Palin is brilliant. She is a media magnet and a media magnate. She creates headlines and draws crowds wherever she goes, whether it's 98... →
There are three opportunities that you have during a general election campaign where you can substantially move the needle of public opinion. One, is... →
Debt is a drag, a reality you may experience with every credit-card bill you open. But for a corporation or a government, it can be even more of a... →
I don't buy the argument that there can't be a successful independent candidacy for the presidency of the United States. People who say... →
Normally, when politicians talk about 'cutting the budget,' they really mean reducing the amount of increase. Actual spending goes up while... →
War is often about making the least-worst decision. The same could be said about politics. But the stakes are higher in war, when the... →
Weary of wily politicians who say one thing and do another, voters and advocacy groups insist presidential contenders commit to the cause du jour in... →
A failure to act is a terrible, stunning legacy for any leader. But far worse when it is the president of the United States. And that's the point... →
George W. Bush is not preoccupied with his legacy - nor with his popularity. He never has been. He has always led based on core conviction and strong... →
I think the press has an interest in communicating to its viewers or readers, and their viewers or readers drive profit for those news organizations... →
If you're running for office, it's tough to be an incumbent. It's tough to run out of Washington. It's better to be an outsider. And... →