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November 17, 2017

Is America Up for a Second Cold War? By Patrick J. Buchanan

After the 19th national congress of the Chinese Communist Party in October, one may discern Premier Xi Jinping's vision of the emerging New World Order.

November 17, 2017

Most Prefer Russia As A Friend, Not An Enemy

Voters by a two-to-one margin agree with President Trump that it’s better for the United States – and the world - to have Russia on our side.

November 16, 2017

Nearly Half Support Legalizing Pot

With more states poised to potentially legalize recreational marijuana use soon, support among voters to legalize it in their state is slowly climbing.

November 16, 2017

Most Voters Think Republicans Will Lose Control of Congress in Midterms

Most voters think it’s probable Republicans will relinquish control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, and even a sizable number of GOP voters agree.

November 16, 2017

Should the Playboy Mansion Be An Historic Landmark?

A Los Angeles City Council member has introduced a motion to add Hugh Hefner’s storied Playboy Mansion to the city’s registry of historic cultural monuments, an idea that most Americans oppose. But they do believe Hefner and the magazine he founded in 1953 which featured a nude Playmate of the Month influenced U.S. society for better or worse.

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November 16, 2017

Alabama Senate: Jones Now Narrowly Favored By Kyle Kondik and Geoffrey Skelley

It’s amazing to write, and there’s time for our outlook to change, but here goes: A Democrat is now a narrow favorite to win a Senate special election in Alabama. We’re changing our rating of the Dec. 12 special election from Likely Republican all the way to Leans Democratic.

November 15, 2017

Americans See Too Much Celebrity News

Celebrity news has been dominating lately, with continuing sexual harassment and abuse allegations coming out of Hollywood. But while most Americans think there’s too much, they’re less inclined to say so than in the past.

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November 15, 2017

Trump’s Trip – Success or Failure?

President Trump just wrapped up a 12-day trip through Asia, and voters who were following his travels most closely tend to think he did a good job, particularly on trade.

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November 15, 2017

Silence on Sleaze-Bob Menendez By Michelle Malkin

The verdict is in.   

I pronounce Democrat leaders, left-wing feminists and Beltway journalists guilty of gross negligence and hypocrisy over a dirty rotten sleazeball in their midst.   

November 15, 2017

Few Want to Ban Fraternities, Sororities

After the death of a fraternity pledge at Florida State University, one of multiple similar recent deaths, all fraternities and sororities at the university have been suspended indefinitely. But Americans aren’t convinced that banning Greek life is the answer.

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November 15, 2017

Legalize Sex Work By John Stossel

Who owns our bodies? I think, we do.

November 14, 2017

Voters More Optimistic About U.S.-China Relations Following Trump’s Asia Trip

President Trump just wrapped up a 12-day long trip to Asia, including a visit with Chinese President Xi Jingping, and voters think the trip may have made a difference in the future of Chinese-American relations.

November 14, 2017

Voters See Secretary of State as Key Cabinet Role, But Do They Know Tillerson?

A sizable number of voters see the secretary of State as the most important Cabinet position these days, but one-in-five voters aren’t familiar with the person currently holding that role.

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November 14, 2017

Reining in the Rogue Royal of Arabia By Patrick J. Buchanan

If the crown prince of Saudi Arabia has in mind a war with Iran, President Trump should disabuse his royal highness of any notion that America would be doing his fighting for him.

November 13, 2017

33% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Thirty-three percent (33%) of Likely U.S. Voters now think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey for the week ending November 9.

November 13, 2017

Confidence in Jobs Market Hits New High

The government jobs report for October showed the hurricane-hit U.S. economy rebounding strongly, with the unemployment rate down now to 4.1%, the lowest level since 2000. No wonder that confidence in the job market has risen to a new high.

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November 13, 2017

A Pro-Growth Tax Bill Is on the Way By Lawrence Kudlow

As the House and Senate work their way through the tax cut and reform effort, let me make one thing clear: Both plans are pro-growth, with the economic power coming from the business side. And where it comes from the personal side, there will be very little growth. That was always been the bet.     

November 13, 2017

Is It The Job of Colleges to Stop Underage Drinking?

Alcohol-induced deaths on college campuses are back in the news, and many Americans continue to question whether schools are doing enough to prevent them.

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November 13, 2017

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?

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November 11, 2017

The Weird Politics Of Sexual Harassment By Ted Rall

When the Kevin Spacey story first broke, he stood accused of one act of wrongdoing: aggressively hitting on a 14-year-old boy.