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Forget Obama’s enemies. Even MSNBC turned critic after his latest lame economic speech this week. Of course, that’s easy. Just don’t ask most liberal journalists about the many Obama scandals – IRS, Associated Press, Rosen, Benghazi, etc. – they will claim that the president is scandal free. Still, you take …

Hong Kong’s decision to let NSA-secrets-leaker Edward Snowden slip away is lamentable but also very telling. It is partially the result of failed U.S. leadership along with a disinclination to get involved in the Obama administration’s unserious handling of secrets. Cooperation with Washington is crucial for the former British colony …

A recent survey — taken prior to revelations about IRS misconduct and commissioned by the American Conservative Union — showed that a majority of Americans have become increasingly concerned about their free speech and privacy rights. Americans since the founding of our Republic, have placed the protection of our personal …

It’s a safe bet that most conservative Republicans would rush to support a political leader with the following record, especially in a traditionally Democratic state: — Reversed a $2.2 billion deficit and brought it into balance without raising taxes, largely by reduced spending and eliminating wasteful and unaffordable programs, allowing …

WASHINGTON – For the first time since Election Day, President Obama is on the defensive. That’s because on March 1, automatic spending cuts (“sequestration”) go into effect — $1.2 trillion over 10 years, half from domestic (discretionary) programs, half from defense. The idea had been proposed and promoted by the …

The most famous talked-about couple in Washington needs serious therapy. No, not Michelle and Barack – I’m talking about the President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner. Watching those two guide the country through difficult times is like witnessing “The War of the Roses” – the film variety. Unfortunately, instead …

“Don’t let a good crisis go to waste.” That cynical slogan of the Obama administration has spread to members of Congress. Well before there were any answers regarding the cause of the tragic Amtrak derailment that claimed eight lives and injured scores more, certain members of Congress jumped to capitalize …

Former President Donald Trump said it best: “We have a guy in the White House who can’t put two sentences together, who couldn’t find his way off this stage. And this is the guy we have negotiating with….President Xi of China.” Biden’s mental impairment is one reason to dread his …

We need to work harder at inspiring more women to go into politics and we need more respect for the way in which they are treated and covered by the media — along with the questions they are sometimes asked. As a professional journalist for more than 25 years covering …

When it comes to the 2012 presidential race conventional wisdom now holds two truths. First, as I have been arguing for some time, that the consensus Republican front runner is former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. And given his strong performance in the most recent debate on Saturday night, there is …