Michael SmithContributor
11 / 05 / 26 · 4 min read
Features— 9 stories
GOP — Trump 47Mark Alexander
Actually, Trump WAS on the Ballot
“I’m asking you to pretend that I’m on the ballot because when I’m on the ballot ... we win in a landslide... I really want you to pretend I’m on the ballot.”
ElectionsNate Jackson
Trump Fatigue and the Blue Tsunami
While the president denies responsibility for yesterday’s GOP wipeout, voters were clearly angry that he failed to rein in inflation.
ElectionsDouglas Andrews
GOP in Tatters After Tuesday Night Massacre
Your humbled correspondent didn’t see this electoral disaster coming, but the magnitude surprised many.
ElectionsJack DeVine
Election Day Blues — and Reds
Election outcomes are never as wonderful — or as awful — as they seem.
GovernmentThomas Gallatin
Obama Bemoans Costly ObamaCare
He complains about the high cost of health insurance — a problem he has only exacerbated.
Re: The LeftEmmy Griffin
‘Party of Tolerance’ Member Attacks Jewish Conservative
The Left is pumping out horrific acolytes who believe their duty is to intimidate, threaten, or even kill those with differing views.
FamilyHudson Baldwin
End Mail-Order Abortion Pills Now
Despite the major pro-life victory in the Dobbs decision, abortion numbers haven’t decreased. Abortion pills are the culprit.
FaithBetsy McCaughey
Another Victory for Religious Freedom
Count on SCOTUS’s conservative majority to rule for archdiocese — and to bring financial relief and fairness to families of faith.
Foreign PolicyIan Haworth
The Real History of American Aid to Israel
This was never a situation in which America was bent over a barrel by Israel.
The Executive News Summary— from the editors
- Republicans get wiped outUp and down the ballot, from Michigan and New Hampshire to formerly ruby-red Texas and Georgia, Democrats sailed to a stunning midterm victory. A bare…
- Many critical gubernatorial races flippedWhile most attention typically goes to congressional contests, the races for governor will likely have the most immediate impact. Georgia, Texas,…
- Top voter priorities included affordability, democracyAn Election Day poll asked more than 79,000 voters what their top issue was this midterm. The survey broke down demographics by age, gender, and…
- GOP blames election woes on Iran warMany in the GOP note that last night’s beatdown boils down to one thing: the Iran war. One simply texted, “It’s the war, stupid.” Another lamented,…
Short Cuts— in their own words
- From the Loony Left“Up until right about now, you might’ve noticed I always say ‘inshallah’ ... whenever the outcome of this race was mentioned. But tonight, we can turn that inshallah into a alhamdulillah.” —Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed“Thank you, Mr. President. Our thank you will come in January…
- From the Reasonable Right“The problem was not the Iran War. It was the cease fire. If you start a war, you need to win it and finish it — otherwise don’t start it. This war should have been over six months ago.” —Ari Fleischer“War is bad, but so is an absolute unwillingness to ever go to war.” —Ian Haworth“Every…
- Belly Laugh of the Day“Data centers in space looking pretty appealing right now.” —Elon Musk
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