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Mitch PerryNovember 11, 2016

Some random thoughts at the end of one of the most epochal weeks in the history of our republic: Yesterday in this space we contemplated some of the first moves the Donald Trump administration might make when he inherits power in January. Lots of focus right now is on the fact that he could kill all of […]

Associated PressOctober 30, 2016

Every presidential race has its big moments. This one, more than most. A look back at some of the historic, amusing and cringe-inducing events of Campaign 2016. There are plenty more where these came from. Play along at home and think about what you would add to the list. ___ GOING DOWN? Donald Trump‘s long […]

Associated PressOctober 20, 2016

Fox News’ Chris Wallace worked hard to keep the final presidential debate substantive with tough questions to Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, but it was the simplest of queries that extracted the biggest headline. Noting Trump’s claims Wednesday night that the election was being rigged against him, Wallace asked the Republican whether he would accept […]

Joe HendersonOctober 14, 2016

As we approach the home stretch of ShameFest 2016 — otherwise known as the election — we should take a moment to ponder one of the great moments the last time the nation chose a president. It was election night 2012 and Fox News, accurately as it turned out, declared President Barack Obama had won […]

Associated PressOctober 8, 2016

The footage of Donald Trump released Friday in which he brags about aggressively groping women and trying to seduce a woman who is not his wife is the latest example of lewd and sexist comments made about women by the billionaire businessman and former reality TV star. The comments threaten the viability of the Republican nominee’s campaign […]

Associated PressOctober 3, 2016

In his years as a reality TV boss on “The Apprentice,” Donald Trump repeatedly demeaned women with sexist language, according to show insiders who said he rated female contestants by the size of their breasts and talked about which ones he’d like to have sex with. The Associated Press interviewed more than 20 people — […]

Associated PressSeptember 27, 2016

She was at her best. He was not at his worst. Weeks of Super Bowl-style hype aside, Monday night’s 90 minutes of heated clashes between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump probably didn’t shove many undecided voters off the fence. If Clinton aimed to push her famously unpredictable opponent into a made-for-sharing disqualifying moment, she didn’t […]

Guest AuthorAugust 18, 2016

In 21st century American politics, it’s a given that if you are running for office, you should expect to debate your opponent(s) during the campaign — no matter whether you are running for school board or president. Debating your opponent is part of proving your mettle for the job you’re running for. Normally, it’s not […]

Scott PowersAugust 3, 2016

In Donald Trump’s return to Central Florida after officially winning the Republican presidential nomination, his message and thunderous appeal are still all about the wall. They’re still about America’s diplomatic and trade deals destroying America, and “crooked Hillary,” and incompetent Washington leaders, and lying media, and his promises to fix everything. And they’re still about Megyn Kelly’s blood. In […]

Associated PressJuly 27, 2016

After terrorism fears permeated Republican speeches a week ago, Democrats have barely mentioned the Islamic State group through two days of their convention. That is perhaps a result of the militant group’s emergence from a localized, Middle East insurgency to a self-proclaimed caliphate and worldwide terrorism threat during President Barack Obama‘s time in office. It […]

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Mitch Perry Report for 11.11.16 — Whither the EPA?

Moments to remember — or try to forget — from Campaign 2016

Fox’s Chris Wallace asks precise follow-up that makes news

Joe Henderson: Assault on polling begins in ‘ShameFest 2016’

Some of Donald Trump’s most insulting comments about women

How Donald Trump’s ‘Apprentice’ moved from capitalism to sexism

Analysis: In debate, Hillary Clinton was prepared, Donald Trump was Trump

Steven Kurlander: Debating debatable debates

Donald Trump blasts Iran money deal, defends comments on Megyn Kelly’s blood

Terror fears permeated GOP week — Dems barely mention them