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Dem chances rise and fall with Joe

These days itĢƵ not easy being a Democrat, not with the mid-term elections looming.Empowered to govern by majorities in the House and Senate and by virtue of the partyĢƵ control of the White House, Democrats have nonetheless been unable to fully exercise their authority.Two dissenting ...

The most important announcement of my life

After serious consultations with my family, I’ve arrived at the following conclusion: This is the formal announcement of my intention to run for the office of governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.I truly believe the people of this commonwealth need me and my unique skillset.While ...

The sweet short life of Ernie Davis

Tom Brady is retiring. Hooray for Tom Brady and for the other NFL greats such as Ben Roethlisberger – wondrous Ben. They persevered in a game of hard knocks and concussions. HereĢƵ hoping they lead long active post-NFL lives. HereĢƵ hoping they can get out of bed in the morning when ...

Pinching myself

I’ve enjoyed the exploits of politicians since I was a preteen.One of my motherĢƵ friends even nicknamed me “Ike,” since, while I was only 8 years old, I threw my support firmly behind Dwight D. EisenhowerĢƵ presidential reelection campaign.(It had nothing to do with IkeĢƵ stand on ...

For starters, find something great

It may be impossible to determine if a book is good, bad, or indifferent by its cover, but the title is frequently a dead give away. Thank goodness, “The High-Bouncing Lover” became “The Great Gatsby.”What if “War And Peace” were sold under its original title, “War: What Is It ...

The old promissory note

At first blush, you might think that Florida Sen. Marco Rubio has had a newfound appreciation for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – and all he stood for.Rubio tweeted part of Dr. KingĢƵ “I Have a Dream” speech at 5 a.m. on Martin Luther King Day.“When the architects of our republic wrote ...