The lesson for Heritage, and other think tanks, is that it’s better to stick to your principles rather than court the political flavor of the day. And never trust a politician.
Publication: Wall Street Journal
Kamala’s Gift to Hamas
She relieves pressure on the terror group to agree to release Israeli hostages.
Hollywood Shifts as Woke Bombs at the Box Office
“Twisters” becomes a hit, without climate-change preaching or being a ‘message oriented’ film.
Biden Ducks the Farewell Question
Biden explained his abrupt departure from the presidential campaign in a speech to the nation Wednesday. . . actually, no he didn’t. He said it was time to “pass the torch to a new generation.” But why was he all-in for re-election five days ago but all-out now? He didn’t say.
In Her Campaign Debut, Kamala Steers Left
The implicit message of her first big campaign rally: Swing voters? Who needs ’em.
It’s Kamala by Acclamation
So much for a Democratic nominating contest. It has taken less than a day for Democrats to rally around Vice President Kamala Harris as their candidate to replace President Biden. Why the rush, folks? It can’t be that they have no doubts about her ability as a candidate.
Dems Will Pay for the Biden Big Lie
By dropping out, he removes all doubt that Americans were played for suckers.
Dems Misled Their Own Voters
Pretending Biden was fine was a far greater danger to the country than feigning admiration for Trump.
The RNC Is a Trumpian Triumph
By Peggy Noonan: A movement that was a joke nine years ago is a party now. Its members are certain they will win.
The Smearing of Judge Aileen Cannon
Commentators on the left trash her thorough and scholarly decision in the classified-documents case.
JD Vance and the Indian-American Dream
You may be surprised to learn that the wife of “hillbilly” J.D. Vance is the daughter of Indian immigrants. Usha Vance (née Chilukuri, a name with origins in the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh) grew up in San Diego. The woman who could become second lady exemplifies the rise of an immigrant group that has prospered without quotas or affirmative action.
Judge Cannon Cashiers Jack Smith
The judge says the special counsel was unlawfully appointed, and she makes a strong case.
A Shot Rings Out, and a Warning for America
By Peggy Noonan: This is bad for America, bad for its morale, for its confidence in the idea of its continuance. And of course it is terrible in the eyes of the world, more proof that we can’t hold it together.
Biden’s Press Conference Won’t Stem Tide of Defections
He says the summit showed the U.S. is still the ‘indispensable nation.’ To many Democrats, it is Biden who no longer seems indispensable.
Why the Left Is Throwing Biden a Lifeline
AOC and Bernie Sanders are betting the President will reward their loyalty in a second term.
Mike Johnson, Leader of the Free World
The House Speaker rejects U.S. decline and retreat from global leadership.
The 25th Amendment Isn’t for Biden
Deeming a President unable to perform his duties requires a declaration to that effect from the VP and a majority of the cabinet, all of whom have some loyalty to Biden. Is Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg ready to throw Mr. Biden under the electric bus?
Fauci and the Medical Experts Gave Biden a Memory Pass
They ignored the president’s obvious cognitive troubles and then attacked anyone who pointed them out.
Biden Should Withdraw, and So Should Trump
The country needs a fresh start after years of anger and polarization.
Dems Can’t Avoid the Biden Problem
The debate showed the President clearly isn’t up to four more years in office.
The Presidential Debate Is Trump’s to Lose
Even with the moderators in Biden’s corner, the president will have a hard time with the questioning.
Europe May Be Declining, But America Isn’t
The Continent has already seen empires fade, but the U.S. remains dynamic.
The “Fix” Is in with the Latest Attack on Clarence Thomas
A report from a self-styled non-ideological Supreme Court watchdog is filled with errors and omissions.
Why Republicans Don’t Abandon “Felon” Trump
They see the Democrats’ political use of the justice system as a more serious threat to democracy.