The New York Times detailed how Donald Trump’s advisers had pleaded with him to become a more disciplined, credible candidate. “Mr. Trump bowed to his team’s entreaties,” the Times reported. “It was time, he agreed, to get on track.” Trump immediately denounced the story. He hadn’t “bowed” to anyone. He wasn’t going to change. “I […]

Republican policy maintains government has grown too large and should be cut back. Not only should it get out of the way of business, but also a reduced government would allow for generous tax cuts. That sounds like a simple proposition to tame a government that issues too many regulations and pursues goals that could […]

Memories of the incident are vague. I only recall the broad-brush details: The scorching heat, the sinus-busting humidity, and an above-ground swimming pool lit by a green-ish backyard light that made the water look swamp-like and slimy – something a many-tentacled creature might have found appealing. Me? I had precisely zero tentacles (bummer), but felt […]

I t’s no secret Donald Trump’s supporters wish he would spend more time in his public appearances focused on issues and less on the offhand remarks that have gotten him into trouble recently. Newt Gingrich, the Trump vice presidential finalist who goes in and out of favor at Trump Tower, has long counseled a tighter, […]