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There are two sets of numbers, both related and intertwined, that should keep Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) awake at night.
August 09, 2016
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John L. Micek
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Columnists
Regulations are flying out the door in in Washington, where an already hyper-aggressive Obama administration is looking at its last chance to move its agenda forward while sidestepping the Republicans in Congress.
August 09, 2016
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Phil Kerpen
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Columnists
If Donald Trump could just "let it go" once in a while, the national media might actually report on Hillary's crass lies at the Democratic National Convention. But, no, Trump's a natural performer in the style of Kardashian and Jersey Shore "reality" stars, reacting foolishly to verbal slights.
August 08, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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Columnists
Forget the idea of a Republican intervention.
August 08, 2016
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Michael Reagan
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Columnists
The year-long primary season proved one thing - the pundits, pollsters, and experts were wrong. They were wrong about Donald Trump right up to the last, and they were wrong about Bernie Sanders, a dark horse candidate that dogged Hillary Clinton to the end before he finally came up short.
August 06, 2016
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Joe Guzzardi
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Columnists
The Republican race has gone nuclear.
August 06, 2016
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Dick Polman
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Columnists
I've been undergoing physical therapy as a result of a compression fracture, and my physical therapist (Amy) got a "deer in the headlights" look when I said I would be WRITING about physical therapy this week.
August 04, 2016
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Danny Tyree
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Columnists
What plays better in the Rust Belt - hope or despair?
August 04, 2016
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John L. Micek
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Columnists
It is a sad commentary on the state of political life in the United States that our political conventions have become more like rock music festivals than competitions of ideas.
August 03, 2016
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Ron Paul
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Columnists
Renowned 20th Century philosopher Dennis Rodman, he of professional basketball, tattoo and body piercing fame, once responded to a reporter's question about whether he was bothered by the critical news coverage of him by saying: "The only bad press is an obit."
August 03, 2016
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Carl Golden
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Columnists
Striding onto the Philadelphia stage resplendent in a white pants suit like a heavenly sent business bride walking down the aisle to tie the knot with America, Chelsea's mom jettisoned the "presumptive" and accepted the Democratic Party's invitation to become their nominee in the 2016 race for the Presidency of the United States. And contrary to prior dire warnings, the gates of hell did not open up.
August 02, 2016
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Will Durst
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Columnists
It was the championship game and, after a long tournament series, both the fans and players were showing signs of strain.
August 02, 2016
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Tom Purcell
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Columnists
I surely don't want Hillary to be our next president, but I think it would be great if Bill became America's first "first guy."
August 01, 2016
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Tom Purcell
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Columnists
The most frightening observation in connection with the Donald Trump presidential campaign came during a call to the Rush Limbaugh Show. Barely able to contain his excitement, the caller breathlessly proclaimed that after the RNC convention speeches by the Trump children, "We are seeing the birth of a new political dynasty!"
August 01, 2016
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Michael Shannon
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Columnists
Now that the political conventions have finished cementing allegiance among party faithful, the focus shifts to the most misguided group in presidential politics: "undecideds."
July 30, 2016
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Peter Funt
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