Michael McKenna

Trump must give voters who drove him to victory in 2016 a roadmap for future

In the long run, it may not matter much who wins the presidential election. That is, of course, heresy among pundits, consultants and the political class, but it is at least as accurate as any other thing being said about the race at the moment.

September 9, 2020

Team Trump needs to pay more attention to Texas

For the first time since 1976, the sovereign republic of Texas is a toss-up in the presidential election, although you would never know it by the way the campaigns are acting.

September 4, 2020

Presidential race will come down to riots vs. COVID-19 pandemic

In the wake of the national political conventions, many are waiting for the traditional post-convention bounce for one of the candidates. It might be a long wait.

September 2, 2020

Nancy Pelosi and Hillary Clinton’s scare tactics endanger the presidential election and the republic

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and the mob, each in their own way, last week increased the risk that we will face a fairly grave constitutional moment.

August 28, 2020

Don’t lose confidence in the election process

As we suffer through the most dismal and discouraging campaign cycle in recent memory, it is crucial to remain focused on why we fight and struggle to find the right course.

August 26, 2020

Chances of getting COVID-19 are slim, dying from it even slimmer

It is very unlikely that you will die from the coronavirus.

August 21, 2020

Reagan changed the world at 1976 GOP convention

Ronald Reagan, who had just lost a tough primary battle to President Ford, was invited by Mr. Ford to give an impromptu address to the delegates. He responded with the greatest speech in the history of conventions.

August 19, 2020

Death of the legislative branch: Presidents now make laws

In the wake of President Trump's somewhat aggressive executive orders on payroll taxes and unemployment payments this month, it is probably wise and useful to think about the nature of precedent.

August 14, 2020

The left’s scorched earth campaign against Susan Collins

Susan Collins is a consequential senator committed to the rule of law. For that reason, she has been targeted by Democrats in this election cycle.

August 12, 2020

Joe Biden losing momentum by playing prevent defense in presidential race

Mr. Biden has placed himself in a position in which the slightest mistake or hiccup on his part, or the slightest bit of good news for the president may touch off a surge, even a modest one, for the president that may be dispositive.

August 9, 2020

Portland rioters and Black Lives Matter demand our unconditional surrender

The protesters and their enablers in the media are not interested in intermediate concessions. They are interested in a grand bargain -- you vote for our crew or the disruptions continue indefinitely. That is the real demand.

August 5, 2020

Why Joe Biden’s vice presidential pick will matter so much

There is a good reason why former Vice President Joe Biden's selection of a running mate has become so freighted with emotion and expectation, and it is not just that the Democratic presidential nominee is not, shall we say, entirely and always there.

July 31, 2020

Republicans must focus on House control in 2020 elections

If, as is now probable, President Trump loses his campaign for reelection, Republicans will wish that they had paid more attention to the House.

July 29, 2020

Remember to thank those Americans that choose to run for office

The next time you see a candidate at a train station or bus stop, or knocking on your door, be kind, be gracious. Thank them for their love of country and their willingness to serve.

July 25, 2020

Progressives must destroy American history to complete their new order revolution

Obviously, most of the rioters in 2020 have not read Voltaire. Most of them were simply settling scores or just bored.

July 22, 2020

Biden presidency would push expensive climate plan

Other than an enormously damaging and historically large tax increase, what else might Joe Biden do if elected president? It's a safe bet that climate and infrastructure are the next stops after tax increases.

July 19, 2020

Expect huge tax increases and a slumping economy if Joe Biden wins

If there is a President Biden, expect mayhem, confusion, internecine conflict, the largest tax increase in the history of the world and (consequently) a deteriorating economy.

July 15, 2020

President Trump can win. Here’s how.

Imagining that an incumbent president can run for reelection without reference to the main portion of his record is ridiculous. Voters need to be reminded of the good things that have been accomplished. Otherwise, they remain susceptible to the line of argument from the other side that not much has been done.

July 11, 2020

Jeff Sessions the stronger candidate in Alabama Senate race

Voters in Alabama will go to the polls Tuesday to select a Republican to challenge Democratic incumbent Sen. Doug Jones. Their choices in this runoff primary are former Sen. Jeff Sessions and Tommy Tuberville.

July 8, 2020

Republican Party cannot waste opportunity to address roots of ‘systemic racism’

The Republican Party is wasting an opportunity that may not come again for a generation. They have accepted the verdict of the mob that police reform/defunding/whatever is the essential element in addressing everything that can get poured into the phrase "systemic racism."

July 5, 2020