The late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-SC The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham has created more than a political vacancy in South Carolina. It has also raised an urgent question about the special election that will determine his successor: Can South Carolinians trust the state’s voter rolls? Investigative journalist Alison Greene says the answer should […]
A Postscript on Lindsey Graham and His Once Sensible Republican Party by Mark M. Bello Lindsey Graham’s sudden death made me stop and think—not just about Graham, but about what has happened to the Republican Party. I wasn’t always reflexively anti-Republican. Quite the opposite, in fact. I once agreed with Republicans on taxes, limiting the […]
by Mark M. Bello A federal judge said something this week that should concern every American, regardless of their politics. Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that President Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS was filed for an “improper purpose.” Think about that. Not “weak.” Not “unpersuasive.” Not merely “dismissed.” Improper purpose. I wrote about this in May, […]
Veteran progressive PR strategist David Fenton says Democrats are guilty of “unilateral disarmament in message war with Republicans. By Bob Gatty Democrats and progressives are bringing policy papers to an information war—and veteran activist and public relations strategist David Fenton says they are getting clobbered. After more than 50 years helping progressive causes win public […]
by Mark M. Bello President Trump used his Independence Day speech to warn America about what he called a growing communist threat. Here are a few of the “lowlights.” Trump: “You can be a communist, or you can be a patriot. You cannot be both.” On its face, indeed, someone who genuinely seeks to replace […]
Alison Greene Returns with Practical Steps to Protect Your Vote Before the Midterm Elections What happens if you show up to vote on Election Day—and your name is no longer on the voter rolls? Investigative journalist Alison Greene says that scenario is happening to more Americans than many realize. In this follow-up interview on the […]
What This SCOTUS Term Says About What America is Becoming by Mark M. Bello Over the past few days, I’ve written two “Supreme Court Potpourri” columns summarizing many of the Court’s most significant decisions. Looking back, however, I realized I missed one of the Term’s most important opinions—not because it lacked significance, but because I […]
When the Constitution Means Exactly What it Says Until What it says Doesn’t Agree with Your Worldview by Mark M. Bello The United States Supreme Court concluded another Term this week, issuing important decisions involving birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, executive authority, and several other important constitutional questions. As always, headlines focused on who won and […]
Could two separate Supreme Court decisions combine to increase political corruption? By Bob Gatty In just a few days, Americans will celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday—a milestone that should inspire both pride in what we’ve achieved and hope for what lies ahead. But it’s difficult to celebrate without concern for our future. In the closing […]
South Carolina Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Jermaine Johnson discusses his plans for roads, education, healthcare and other key issues during an exclusive interview with veteran journalist Bob Gatty on the Lean to the Left podcast. To view the interview, click on the image above. By Bob Gatty South Carolina Democrats have nominated a candidate who […]
