Written by Dr. Michael L. Brown
A recent editorial in the New York Times confirms the results of my own online polling. President Trump appears to be gaining more conservative Christian voters than he is losing.
Writing for the Times on October 5, Jeremy W. Peters compiles an impressive list of former Never Trumpers who are now firmly in his camp. And quite a few of those on his list would identify as conservative religious voters.… Continue Reading
Tags: Donald J. Trump, Dr. Michael L. Brown, Frank Bruni, George H.W. Bush, Glenn Beck, Jeff Sessions, Jeremy W. Peters, L. Brent Bozell III, Mike Pompeo, National Review, New York Times, Rex Tillerson, Rick Perry, Ronald Reagan
Federal Elections, Political | David E. Smith | 
October 8, 2019 6:49 AM | 
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Written by David E. Smith and John Biver
Some Illinoisans wonder how Joe Walsh morphed from a Trump-supporter into a Trump-hater so intense he’s decided to run against Trump in the 2020 primaries. What strikes many as odd about Walsh’s transformation is that Trump has accomplished much of what he promised and has governed more conservatively than many expected.
Perhaps Walsh, like other Trump-haters, paid too much attention to Trump’s tweets and too little attention to all the good Trump has accomplished for the American people, including record low unemployment among blacks and Hispanics, good judicial appointments, deregulation, moving the U.S.… Continue Reading
Tags: 2020 Election, Jim Geraghty, Joe Walsh, National Review, Never-Trumpers, Ronald Reagan, Slate Magazine, Tammy Duckworth, Tea Party
Federal Elections, Political | David E. Smith | August 27, 2019 4:00 AM | Comments Off on Joe Walsh’s Misguided Self-Serving Candidacy
Written by R.B.A. DiMuccio
Should schools be focused on providing children with a good education in a safe environment or should they be laboratories of partisan political agitation? The answer, of course, should be obvious. The National School Boards Association states that “education is not a line item in your school board’s budget, it’s the only item.” The principles of “governance and leadership,” such as those articulated by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, make no allowance for focusing on anything other than educating children.… Continue Reading
Tags: David French, Dr. R.B.A. Di Muccio, Gun control, gun violence, National Review, National School Boards Association, National School Walkout, Pennsylvania School Boards Association, school governance, school safety, Women’s March
Education | David E. Smith | April 7, 2018 6:00 AM | Comments Off on When Ideology Collides with Good School Governance
Written by Laurie Higgins
The Chicago Tribune has endorsed Bruce Rauner despite his lousy track record, his lousy debate performance, and his penchant for bald-faced lying (as amply demonstrated in his campaign ads).
The Trib sees Rauner’s resolve in opposing Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan as his chief accomplishment. But surely the editorial board knows that resolve in the service of principle is—along with her command of public policy—one of Ives’ most notable attributes.
So, why endorse Rauner who was named the “Worst Republican Governor in America” by National Review?… Continue Reading
Written by John Biver
Illinoisans have a lot to be proud of — we live in a beautiful state in the heart of America. Our people are hardworking, our soil is among the most productive in the world, our transportation systems are first rate, we have a world-class city and hundreds of great small towns. The list could go on and on.
But to our shame is our state government. Illinois is at or near the top on a lot of bad lists: corruption, tax burden, unfunded liabilities, and debt.… Continue Reading
