January 30, 2017
Donald Trump is the New Sheriff in Town
Also published in Political Storm Now that he’s got your attention . . . Donald Trump’s first week has been a whirlwind of activity – tweets, executive orders, meetings, proposals, television interviews, and staff turmoil. Is this the new normal?...
January 26, 2017
Man of Action Vs. The World’s Most Deliberative Body
Donald Trump is used to getting his way and getting it quickly. He ran his far-flung operations like a small business. He was nimble, willing to cut deals, and he had at his side a small cadre of associates who...
January 24, 2017
Women’s March 2017: A March Without Purpose
Also published in The Hill. Women won the march. But their woman still lost the election. I live on Capitol Hill, and believe me, there were a lot more marchers the day after the inaugural than Trump supporters the day...
January 23, 2017
Trump’s Speech: Not Eloquent, but It Hits the Mark
(This originally appeared on Political Storm) Donald Trump doesn’t get his facts straight; he exaggerates for effect; he makes claims that are verifiably false; and often opens himself up for ridicule with his braggadocio. But on the big things, he...
January 19, 2017
Four Reasons Donald Trump Could Succeed as President
(Also published in the WSJ) Donald Trump will enter office as the most unpopular president probably since Abraham Lincoln. I’m not equating Mr. Trump with Honest Abe. Obviously, from a personal perspective, they are vastly different people. And while the country...
January 18, 2017
Throw the Affordable Care Act Back to the States
Throw the Affordable Care Act back to the states. Republicans are struggling with how to replace the Affordable Care Act after they repeal it. Some want to tinker around the edges, keeping the mandate on pre-existing conditions and allowing kids...