Yesterday, America lost a brilliant scholar and legal giant. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, a linchpin of conservatism and originalism, passed away at a ranch in West…… Read more “The Statesman Honors Antonin Scalia”

With the 9th Republican debate of the 2016 election behind us, things are more heated than ever. Going into the South Carolina debate, fireworks between Trump and…… Read more “The GOP Death Match”

After the last Democratic debate, it is even more abundantly clear what today’s Democratic party stands for and what the party stands against. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders…… Read more “Dem Debate: Can Republicans Bring the Heat?”

Tuesday night’s New Hampshire first-in-the-nation primary followed polling much more closely than Iowa’s results did. Trump, as expected, won outright, with Kasich coming in second as the…… Read more “NH Votes: Trump, Sanders Win, Rubio Shaken”

After what seems like years of anticipation, the Republican and Democratic primaries have finally commenced. Much to the surprise (and chagrin) of Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and…… Read more “Make or Break New Hampshire”

Last night, the Republican hopefuls squared off one last time before the New Hampshire primary, which is now just two days away. Ted Cruz, the winner of…… Read more “NH Debate: Trump Wins, Rubio Falters”

On this day in 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan was born. A beloved president, Reagan gave Americans hope in a time when they greatly needed it, with the…… Read more “Happy Birthday, Ronald Reagan!”

After all the media hype, all that really matters is votes. And finally, the first votes have been cast. Ted Cruz claimed victory at the Iowa caucuses…… Read more “After Iowa, A Three-Man Race Emerges”

The Fox News debate on January 28th was markedly different from any of the previous debates. The questions were substantive, insults were kept to a minimum, and…… Read more “The Republican Debate: Cruz, Rubio Up Their Game for Iowa”