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November 28, 2017

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.

November 27, 2017

35% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Thirty-five percent (35%) 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 Thanksgiving-shortened week ending November 21.

November 27, 2017

Voters Don’t See More Sexual Harassment, Just More Coverage

With news of sexual harassment permeating Hollywood, Washington and even the media itself, many are wondering why it seems like a much bigger problem today than in the past. But voters are saying it’s not happening more often, we’re just talking about it more.

November 27, 2017

50% Think World Leaders See Trump as Weaker Than Obama

Voters are not too optimistic about President Donald Trump’s relationship with most world leaders, and half think those world leaders view him as weaker than his predecessor.

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November 25, 2017

Sexual Harassment And The End Of Team Politics By Ted Rall

Until the 1990s, American electoral politics were divided ideologically, between the opposing ideas of liberalism and conservatism. Now we have Team Politics: Democrat versus Republican, my party right or wrong.

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November 24, 2017

Merkel -- and Davos -- Rebuked in Germany By Michael Barone

It's been a tough era for Davos Man, the personification of the great and the good who meet in the World Economic Forum in that Swiss ski resort every January. The rebukes just keep coming. The European debt crisis. Brexit. Donald Trump. And now, and once again unexpectedly, Angela Merkel's failure to form a German government.  

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November 24, 2017

The US-Saudi Starvation Blockade By Patrick J. Buchanan

Our aim is to "starve the whole population -- men, women, and children, old and young, wounded and sound -- into submission," said First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill.    

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November 24, 2017

Most Americans Not Interested in Black Friday

Despite the hoopla surrounding Black Friday, most Americans continue to say they will not partake in one of the biggest days of the year for shopping deals.

November 23, 2017

Americans Celebrate Another Thankful Thanksgiving

The overwhelming majority of Americans will again be giving thanks around the Thanksgiving table this year. 

November 22, 2017

Americans Are Starting Their Holiday Shopping Early This Year

Americans are jumping the gun on holiday shopping this year, with nearly half who say they’ve already started even before Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals hit.

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November 22, 2017

Dumb Sensors, Deadly Consequences By Michelle Malkin

The circumstances of U.S. Border Patrol agent Rogelio Martinez's death this week remain murkier than the Rio Grande River.   

November 22, 2017

Most Will Stay Put on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest times of the year for travelers, but only one-in-five Americans plan on spending Thanksgiving away from home.

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November 22, 2017

Thankful for Property By John Stossel

Ready for Thanksgiving? Before you eat that turkey, I hope you think about why America has turkeys for you to eat. Most people don't know.

November 21, 2017

Voters Say Franken Should Resign If Charges True

Most voters say it’s time for Senator Al Franken to go if his accusers are right.

November 21, 2017

Voters Tilt Toward Democrat Control of House, Senate

Thinking ahead to next year’s midterm elections, voters are leaning towards returning the Democrats to control of the entire Congress for the first time since early 2011.

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November 21, 2017

Unserious Nation By Patrick J. Buchanan

How stands John Winthrop's "city upon a hill" this Thanksgiving?

How stands the country that was to be "a light unto the nations"?

November 20, 2017

33% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

For the second week in a row, 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 16.

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November 20, 2017

Is Biden The Man for 2020? Democrats Think So

As Joe Biden travels the country to promote his new book, voters—especially Democrats—have renewed enthusiasm about the possibility of a 2020 presidential run for the former vice president, even though he has not yet committed to entering the race.

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November 20, 2017

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?