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The GOP’s silver linings after Virginia election losses
Henry Olsen
Tuesday’s off-year elections were clearly disappointing for Republicans.
Washington Post / November 9, 2023
Haley and DeSantis battle in the race for second place
Henry Olsen
The two politicians are miles ahead of their competitors – but that’s not enough to take down Trump.
The Telegraph / November 9, 2023
What Ron DeSantis doesn’t seem to understand about Ronald Reagan
Henry Olsen
Ron DeSantis is telling Republican voters that “the 2024 election is a time for choosing.”
Washington Post / November 6, 2023
Donald Trump Wants to Be Held in Contempt
Henry Olsen
Trump seems to have concluded that provoking the judges in the cases against him helps his reelection chances more than it hurts him in court.
National Review Online / November 2, 2023
Biden should take Dean Phillips’s 2024 campaign seriously, not literally
Henry Olsen
Phillips might not be a serious candidate, but he is a serious threat.
Washington Post / October 25, 2023
Your Periodic Reminder That Evil Is Real
Lance Morrow
Hamas’s atrocities force us to confront the concept, though it doesn’t take long for equivocation to begin.
Wall Street Journal / October 24, 2023
Premonitions
Lance Morrow
Remembering a 1988 meeting with the founder of Hamas.
City Journal / October 23, 2023
Neither Steve Scalise nor Jim Jordan is an ideal speaker candidate
Henry Olsen
The House speaker contest is shaping up to be a battle between two top Republicans: Majority Leader Steve Scalise (La.) and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (Ohio).
Washington Post / October 10, 2023
Matt Gaetz Should Be Careful What He Wishes For
Henry Olsen
Gaetz and his crew could be losers even if they unseat Kevin McCarthy.
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National Review Online / October 10, 2023
DeSantis Should Use the Reagan Playbook to Regain His Footing against Trump
Henry Olsen
The Florida governor must outline a clear set of differences with the former president on policy — emphasizing abortion policy in particular.
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National Review Online / October 4, 2023