Commentary By Charles Hurt

Media Sharks Smell Blood from Florida School -- and Ratings By Charles Hurt

Never before has such an unspeakable American tragedy been so quickly and shamelessly politicized for petty partisan gain.

Swamp Creatures Stir to Life As Big Spending Sparks Bipartisanship By Charles Hurt

Any time you hear Washington talk about bipartisan agreement, America, grab your wallet and run!

Flaunting Lawlessness in the Capitol By Charles Hurt

Never in the history of this Republic has there been such a jubilant celebration of lawlessness in the heart of our government as we saw at President Trump’s State of the Union address to Congress.

Schumer and Democrats Loyal to Illegals a Expense of Americans By Charles Hurt

Watching Senate Democrats high-stepping and hopping around like a bunch of Mexican jumping beans in a hot skillet this week sure has been hilarious — if not entirely illuminating.

Jeff Flake's Attack on President Trump Isn't Just Fake News - It's Stupid News By Charles Hurt

Here is a MAGA riddle: What is even worse than Fake News? That’s right. Flake News.

CNN's Stephen Miller Incident Proves How Fake News Ignorantly Smears Conservatives By Charles Hurt

Behold, the anatomy of a “fake news” smear.

Mitch McConnell, a Swamp Creature That Trump Can Count On By Charles Hurt

Since the earliest rise of the modern tea party, no political pastime has been more joyous than doling out savage ultra-violence against Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

You know, in “A Clockwork Orange” kind of way.

Democrats’ Chickens Come Home to Roost By Charles Hurt

Behold, Nancy Pelosi, the monster you yourself created.

Sure, Democrats have opened another front on their illusory Republican “War on Women.” But a key constituency of Mrs. Pelosi’s political jalopy is not too happy about how the party got there.

Flynn Just the Latest Juicy Kill in Swampdom By Charles Hurt

The swamp is really bubbling now. The slobbering jackals with glowing eyes are slipping and sliding on their own drool, in a frenzy ready to feed on the juiciest kill in all of Swampdom.

The Case for Roy Moore By Charles Hurt

Whence goeth that Yellow Dog?

Once upon a time, even a Yellow Dog could get elected in places like Alabama — so long as he was a Democrat.

Democrats' Depravity Laid Bare By Bill Clinton By Charles Hurt

With profiles in courage like Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in powerful positions of authority around here, is it any wonder that men and women of America are living in such respectful bliss and harmony with one another?

Democrats Using Texas Tragedy to Advance Agenda By Charles Hurt

What kind of demonic soul walks into a church a murders 26 innocent people, including several children, at point-blank range?

Christ Church Looks Down on George Washington, Robert E. Lee By Charles Hurt

CORRECTION: In a column dated Oct. 29, 2017, I incorrectly noted: “The vestry of Christ Church in Alexandria, however, is not capable of grappling with such complexities. Truly, pearls before swine. After all, it is so much easier just to obliterate painful history than to understand it and learn from it.”

Christ Church and the Slavers' Blood Money By Charles Hurt

“All are welcome. No exceptions,” reads the cheap, blue sign zip-tied to the wrought iron fence between brick pillars outside Christ Church in Alexandria.

“All,” that is, except George Washington and Robert E. Lee. Or, anyone who reveres either of the two great generals. Or, even the memory of them.

A Clown in a Sequined Cowboy Hat Distorts Greatest Sacrifice By Charles Hurt

At last America is once again unified. We are, it turns out, all racists.

Because if retired Marine General and current White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, a Gold Star dad among so many other distinctions, is a racist, then every last one of us is.

Trump Takes Wrecking Ball to the Swamp That Is D.C. By Charles Hurt

There is the old adage that if you want a friend in Washington, get a dog. This has always been because the swamp contains the nastiest reptilian creatures that will just as soon strike you in the back as look at you.

Puerto Rico the Latest Crisis Democrats See As Too Good to Let Go to Waste by Charles Hurt

Is there no third rail of American politics this president fears? Obviously not.

Critics Call Trump ‘Self-interested’ Like It's a Bad Thing By Charles Hurt

Nakedly transactional. Egotistical. Self-interested.

These are the slurs you hear echoing throughout the swamp about President Trump and his political motivations.

Trump Jingles Spurs At U.N., Decries Rogue Regimes Obama Bowed To By Charles Hurt

America is back.

Turns out that beleaguered and forgotten Americans aren’t the only ones in dire need of a strong dose of straight talk from America’s president.

Trump ‘Experts’ Let Imaginations Run Wild with Dog-Whistle Political Attacks By Charles Hurt

Isn’t it funny how all the great political experts who never met a Trump supporter and never thought President Trump could win the White House are suddenly the greatest experts on how upset Mr. Trump’s voters are with all the president’s wheeling and dealing with dirty Democrats?