Pennsylvania Races: U.S. Senate Winner: Pat Toomey (R) In a Senate race that was moving in Democratic challenger Katie McGinty’s favor, incumbent Pat Toomey (R) won by…… Read more “Guide to Down Ballot Races”
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Philly Soda Tax Hurts the Poor
Thought taxes in Philadelphia were already high enough? Wrong. Over the summer, Philadelphia’s City Council passed a “soda” tax which Mayor Kenney championed. This tax of 1.5…… Read more “Philly Soda Tax Hurts the Poor”
Evan McMullin: Option for #NeverTrump?
“So these are three major issues that the country faces: security, jobs, and government reform, and I think I am very well, uh, suited – certainly far…… Read more “Evan McMullin: Option for #NeverTrump?”
Ted Cruz’s New York State of Mind
With its April 19 Republican primary approaching, eyes (and campaign trails) are beginning to turn to New York, where candidates hope to win a portion of the…… Read more “Ted Cruz’s New York State of Mind”
Delegate Dealing
With much of the political world focusing on polls of the Republican candidates, which have proven greatly unreliable, the most crucial part of the election, delegates, are…… Read more “Delegate Dealing”
No Hope in Pandora’s Box
The aftermath of a barbaric act of Islamic terrorism in one of Europe’s great cities is undeniably rife with intense emotions and a looming sense of despair.…… Read more “No Hope in Pandora’s Box”
The Great Potential of Drones
It seems as though almost every day, there is news of a new US drone strike in some foreign country. Just recently, one killed 4 al Qaeda terrorists…… Read more “The Great Potential of Drones”
Get Out, John
If – or possibly, when – Donald Trump gets the Republican nomination, many will share the blame. But perhaps none will be at fault to the extent…… Read more “Get Out, John”
Fighting for the GOP’s Survival
Given the rise of Trump and his supporters within the Republican Party, Republican operatives have begun taking matters into their own hands. With increasing frequency, GOP elites…… Read more “Fighting for the GOP’s Survival”
We Are Getting What We Deserve
The 2016 election was supposed to show the resurgence of conservatism that has been happening within the country in the last seven years. However, it has turned…… Read more “We Are Getting What We Deserve”
Super Saturday Alters the Race
Ever since two debates ago, Marco Rubio has been positioning himself as the anti-Trump, even embracing the Twitter trend #NeverTrump, a label that many Republicans have taken…… Read more “Super Saturday Alters the Race”
A Super Tuesday Autopsy
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton emerge today as the clear victors of the Super Tuesday primaries. Trump scored victories in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Vermont, and…… Read more “A Super Tuesday Autopsy”