EXC – Eric Greitens: Why I’m Running for Senate.
We are a nation headed for crisis. But we don’t have to be. It’s not too late to change course. Our republic was built by courageous revolutionaries like George Washington,…
The End of Hong Kong.
As the pandemic reclaims attention around the world, Beijing has pushed forward on plans to absorb Hong Kong into China, removing what little independence they have left from the mainland. …
The Trump vs. Clinton Election Enters the Realm of Farce
The 2016 presidential campaign confirms what Marx wrote: “all the events and personalities of great importance in world history occur, as it were, twice… the first time as tragedy, the…
Why I’m Still Voting for Donald Trump
I love my country more than I detest vile and disrespectful male, locker room talk. I care about the future make-up of the U.S. Supreme Court more than I detest vile and…
Memo to Trump and Clinton: Use Tough Love to Win the Millennials
The Millennial Vote is being treated like a Magical Unicorn in the 2016 election. It is seen as something valuable and mysterious. As Dan Schwabel, at Quartz, in a piece…
Schadenfreudistic Narcissism in the GOP
scha·den·freu·de ˈSHädənˌfroidə/ noun pleasure derived by someone from another person’s misfortune nar·cis·sism ˈnärsəˌsizəm/ noun extreme selfishness, with a grandiose view of one’s own talents and a craving for admiration,…
Trump Reaffirms Support for FADA, Conscience Protection Act
CatholicVote.org, a prominent Catholic issues organization, yesterday published a letter they received from Donald Trump which indicates an increased commitment to religious liberty from the Republican presidential nominee. As he…
Is Trump Giving Up on Pennsylvania? Is That a Bad Thing?
The Associated Press has a very cool interactive tool that allows you to see where Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump — and the various super PACs supporting or opposing them — are…
Planned Parenthood Launches $30 Million Campaign to Defeat Trump
Planned Parenthood is certainly going all in on 2016 — and Donald Trump is the abortion lobby’s clear enemy number one. Fresh off of their most recent victory in Congress,…
Pence Punts on Religious Liberty: “The Courts Sort Out Those Issues…”
Earlier this week, I wrote about Mike Pence’s complicated past history on religious liberty and argued that he had two choices before him on the issue: take a strong stand…
I Think The Polls Might Be Skewed Against Trump. Here’s Why.
When one side starts complaining that the “polls are skewed,” that side is usually about to lose an election. So for that reason alone, I don’t like to question polling…
WATCH: Trump Talks Religious Liberty — And Meets a Surprise Guest
Speaking on Monday at an event hosted by the Retired American Warriors PAC, Donald Trump fielded a question from a retired chaplain asking what he would do as president to…
“Connecticut Avenue” Is Back: Second Episode of The Pulse’s New Podcast
Last week we launched Connecticut Avenue, the official podcast of The Pulse 2016. Today’s episode, our second, is hosted by Jon Schweppe, contributing editor to The Pulse 2016, and Kevin Dawson, a frequent…
Will Mike Pence Defend Religious Liberty at Tonight’s VP Debate?
With 2016’s first and only vice presidential debate set to take place tonight, speculation has been building as to what topics will be covered once Mike Pence and Tim Kaine…
Trump Wants Pastors to Speak Out on Politics… But Can They?
Last June, I attended Donald Trump’s “secret meeting” with social conservatives in New York City. I was impressed then, and I continue to remain impressed with his commitment to the…
No, Trump Didn’t Win the Debate
Deal Hudson earlier this week claimed Donald Trump won his first debate with Hillary Clinton. He said he won because he didn’t self-destruct. We must have been watching two different…
What ‘JFK and the Reagan Revolution’ Reveals About Trump
Remember prosperity? Want it back? Here’s the secret formula, which has always worked and would work again: Cut marginal tax rates and restore integrity to the dollar. Donald Trump is…
Are Donald Trump and Republicans Getting Serious About Religious Liberty?
Since beginning his 2016 presidential run last year, Donald Trump has not always appeared to have the strongest grasp on the issue of religious liberty. However, if his recent actions…
Trump Taps Impressive Group of Pro-Life Leaders to Advise Campaign
Donald Trump is certainly going the full distance in his outreach to pro-life voters. Earlier this month, Trump announced that he would be relying on Susan B. Anthony List president…
Why Trump Won the Debate
Regardless of the morning headlines, Donald Trump won the debate. Why? Hillary Clinton supporters, including most of the media, were betting on Trump self-destructing in the face of personal barbs…
