#Abortion may not be a game-changer for Democrats in 2024

#Abortion may not be a game-changer for Democrats in 2024

Since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision was announced last year, there has been much discussion about the impact of the decision on the 2024 elections. Some have referred to the decision as a “political earthquake,” or asserted that the “political landscape has been altered significantly, with no reversal in sight.” Indeed, Democrats believe…

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#The GOP’s Trump-less debates ignore the real elephant in the room

#The GOP’s Trump-less debates ignore the real elephant in the room

The second Republican presidential debate in Simi Valley, Calif., presented a stark contrast to the inaugural one in Milwaukee a month ago. At the same time, there were far too many unpopular similarities.   Moderators Dana Perino and Stuart Varney had never moderated a presidential debate, and it showed.  Despite former President Trump’s formidable lead in national and early state voting, he…

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#For better or worse, older politicians are here to stay

#For better or worse, older politicians are here to stay

Viewed from a certain angle at dusk, the Statue of Liberty’s noble face — streaked by age, oxidation and pigeon guano — appears as though it’s creased with wrinkles. It’s a fitting metaphor for a nation that, like its leaders, has never been older.  By practically every metric, America is aging in profound and unprecedented ways. By…

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#House GOP approves Homeland Security funding bill

#House GOP approves Homeland Security funding bill

House Republicans late Thursday night approved legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for fiscal year 2024. The legislation cleared the chamber in a 220-208 vote. Passing the bill will not help prevent a government shutdown Saturday night, but House GOP leaders are hoping that moving single-subject appropriations bills will help the conference…

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