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Spectacle and Circus, Gavel Falls on Judge

Saturday, May 7, 2016

Political Fun House: Now that former reality show host Donald Trump is in reality the Presumptive Republican Presidential Nominee, President Obama yesterday asked journalists to take The Donald seriously. “This is not entertainment. This is not a reality show,” Obama …

Ryan Won’t Endorse, Canada Wildfire

Friday, May 6, 2016

Hesitation Waltz: In an announcement revealing fractures within the Republican Party, House Speaker Paul Ryan yesterday told CNN he is “not ready” to endorse Donald Trump for president. The rise of Trump has created historic splits in the party that has …

Trump’s 100 Days, Help Came Too Late

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Last Man Standing: John Katich’s departure from the  Presidential race yesterday left Donald Trump as the only survivor of a political battle royal that started with 17 contestants. While Trump still needs to campaign and win 40 percent of the remaining …

It’s Going to be Trump, Hamilton and Tony

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

No Lyin’: Donald Trump is now all but officially the Republican nominee for president. Losing the Indiana primary by a margin wider than the drubbing predicted in the polls, Texas. Sen. Ted Cruz dropped out last night. After delivering one …

Ted’s Last Stand, Puerto Rico Defaults

Monday, May 2, 2016

Ted Talks: Just one day from the crucial Indiana primary, Ted Cruz could be in more trouble than he can talk his way out of in 24 hours. “The eyes of the entire country now rest on Indiana,” Cruz said. …

President Kills, Cruz the Bathroom Monitor

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Nerd Prom: Larry Wilmore died and President Obama killed at the White House Correspondent’s dinner last night. It was Wilmore’s first and the president’s last appearance at the event. Maybe it was also Wilmore’s last appearance as well at the …

Cruz or Brussels Sprouts, Thrown for Loss

Saturday, April 30, 2016

Hoosiers: Indiana’s conservative Gov. Mike Pence gave Ted Cruz a tepid endorsement for president, just days before the state’s primary. Pence said, “I’m not against anybody, but I will be voting for Ted Cruz.” One of CNN’s analysts said, “I’ve …

Rally Turns Violent, Lucifer Insulted

Friday, April 29, 2016

Political Slugfest: An anti-Trump demonstration turned violent last night in the streets of Costa Mesa, Calif. after the candidate made an appearance. Protesters waving Mexican flags clashed with Trump supporters and smashed a police car. Gender Politics: With growing confidence …

It’s Getting Wild, Former Speaker to Jail

Thursday, April 28, 2016

That’s Entertainment: It was a wild day yesterday in presidential politics with Donald Trump making an actual foreign policy speech and trying to speak like a president, Bernie Sanders admitting he’s running low on gas, and Ted Cruz making an …

Trump Presumps, The “Straight” State

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

The Numbers: After sweeping five northeastern Republican primaries yesterday, Donald Trump said, “I consider myself the presumptive nominee.” The billionaire businessman won Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island by margins between 58 and 64 percent, but he’s still short …