Democrats would be shooting themselves in the foot if they decided to put up a celebrity candidate in 2020.
Donald Trump
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Cynthia Dill: Democrats, let Medicaid work rules ride until you’ve got that seat
Getting elected, and gaining the power to oppose such hot-button issues, is what’s important.
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Trump said to defend his vulgar remarks in private
The president spent Thursday night calling advisers to gauge their reactions, and wasn’t apologetic, according to a source who spoke with the president.
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Trump, calling nation’s libel laws ‘sham and a disgrace,’ pledges review
A civil liberties attorney notes that there is no federal law, ‘and the president does not have the authority to change state libel laws.’
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Trump to attend World Economic Forum in Swiss ski resort
The president will be touting his ‘America First’ agenda despite the summit’s emphasis on global cooperation.
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Kathleen Parker: Trump poses a danger to the country and the world
I almost feel sorry for the man, but rules of civility must take a back seat to our nation’s health and security.
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Commentary: President Trump is right to bully the enemies of America
Trump speaks to rogue dictators and terrorists in the language they understand, treating them with contempt and derision.
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Trump refuses to release documents to Maine secretary of state despite judge’s order
Matthew Dunlap accuses the Justice Department of ‘contempt for the rule of law’ in its response regarding a judge’s order on voter fraud commission papers.
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Mainers rush to get copies of blistering Trump White House account ‘Fire and Fury’
Demand surges after Michael Wolff’s insider’s take on the administration is released earlier than planned.
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After demise of Trump’s voter fraud panel, Gov. LePage renews call for Maine voter ID laws
In his weekly radio address, LePage calls for strong polling place identification, singling out college students, whom he says “should meet the residency requirements.”