War on Christmas?

Here we are in December.  Christmas is right around the corner – the trees are decorated, the lights are strung, and the carols are playing.  And if it is December, we are again hearing false claims of a “war on Christmas.”  Put bluntly, it is a ludicrous...

Asia or Bust

I waited after President Trump returned from Asia before writing this piece to try and see what came from the trip.  I wanted the trip to be successful.  Whenever the President, regardless of party, regardless of how we voted, regardless of how we view his...

Alabama Slammer – Partisanship v. Pedophilia

In a few weeks, the people of Alabama will say a lot about themselves and the state of our politics.  Over the past week, no less than five women have come forward, bravely on the record, detailing accounts of Senate candidate Roy Moore (R-AL) sexually harassing,...

2017 Election – Dems win NJ and VA governor races

As of 8:10 pm, NBC projects wins for Murphy in NJ and Northam in VA in their respective governors races.  Pundits will spin this as big news for the Democrats for the midterms and bad news for President Trump.  Both may be correct, but in my view the polls show the...

Time for Some General Truth

We have a tradition in our country that strengthens and ensures our democracy.  After elections, we come together, accept the results regardless of our vote, and work for the success of the nation.  There was much hope and promise when Democrats worked with Reagan and...

From Solemn to Disgraceful

Last night on The Booth we discussed the issue of Presidential phone calls to the families of fallen servicemembers.  President Trump recklessly and incorrectly suggested more than once yesterday that prior presidents did not call the families of servicemembers who...