The Mandate That Wasn’t
Donald Trump may not be concerned about electoral blowback from unpopular policies and alienating voters, but other Republicans should be.
Author: David Thornton
David Thornton is a freelance writer and professional pilot who has also lived in Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and Emmanuel College. He is Christian conservative/libertarian who was fortunate enough to have seen Ronald Reagan in person during his formative years. A former contributor to The Resurgent, David now writes for the Racket News with fellow Resurgent alum, Steve Berman, and his personal blog, CaptainKudzu.
He currently lives with his wife and daughter near Columbus, Georgia. His son is serving in the US Air Force.
You can find him on Twitter @CaptainKudzu and Facebook.
How Republicans Can Save Trump’s Presidency
Keeping Trump focused and tethered to reality is the only way to salvage the next four years to any extent.
Welcome to the Idiocracy
To paraphrase H.L. Mencken, Americans voted for Trumpism and they deserve to get it good and hard.
Final Thoughts Before November Fifth
Anyway, all this is really apropos of nothing except that I hope this November 5 won’t be remembered for similar political violence.
What If Kamala Wins?
However it happens, a Harris presidency would start with a crisis as Donald Trump challenges the outcome of the election and whips MAGA into a violent frenzy.
What If Trump Wins?
One fundamental truth of the Trump era is that he consistently behaves worse than anyone thought possible.
Ukraine and the Axis of Evil
If you believe that Iran, North Korea, and China are hostile powers, why are you working to advance their goals when it comes to Russian aggression in Ukraine?
The Election’s Home Stretch
It may be difficult to believe, but Election Day is two weeks from today.
The Unexpected Ethnic Problems of the 2024 Election
It may seem counterintuitive that Trump could be gaining support among minorities yet still losing the electoral advantage, but the reason is multifaceted.
The COVID-Flu Cocktail: A New Fall Tradition
The statistics incontrovertibly show that COVID vaccines are effective at preventing premature death and serious illness from COVID -19.
Wargaming An Election Crisis
If we choose to accept only those election results that we like, that choice will take us down a long, dark, violent road.
What About Abortion?
The insanity of voting for an authoritarian who tears down our constitutional guardrails on the flimsy premise that “at least he doesn’t support abortion.”
Port Strikes and Tariff Wars
Even if the longshoremen get their wishes and freeze out automated systems in the short term, automation will be implemented eventually.
The Race to Control the Senate
It seems likely that Republicans will gain outright control of the Senate regardless of who becomes president.
Why a Trump Loss is Best for Conservatives
A Harris victory is likely to be more of the same, and while that is not ideal, it also hasn’t been disastrous.
The Election Year Changeups
In at least two states, Republicans are seeking to implement last-minute changes that could wreak havoc on the current cycle of elections.
Is the Logjam About to Break?
The presidential election has so far been characterized by a very close race that has been a tossup in the Electoral College.
The Unspoken Truth About The Trump Assassination Attempts
We should all be disturbed and alarmed by this second assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
Anatomy of a Conspiracy Theory
The facts are that there are Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, but there is no evidence that they are eating pets.
