Can Trump actually lose?

In my previous post, I queried, “Can Trump actually win?”

This one explores the question, “Can Trump actually lose?”

The answer is…

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Sunday brunch at Quiner’s Diner

Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon.

Fried zucchini. Beet greens cooked up with bacon. Lemon kale salad.

Coffee. Juice.

What a lovely brunch this morning prepared by my lovely wife. A family member was present, and as often happens at Quiner’s Diner, the talk turned political.

This family member is on a much different wavelength than I…

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“Sleep walking through history”

Newt Gingrich is a historian.

That makes him kind of unique among contemporary political figures who forget history; who rewrite history; and who sleep walk through history (his line).

At last night’s Republican National Convention, Newt Gingrich said it is no longer acceptable to have our leaders lie to the American people about the threat of Islamic terrorism. We can no longer ignore history.

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Is the Trump campaign stupid, lazy, or simply arrogant?

I watched Mrs. Trump’s speech last night.

Very nice. A glamor girl was humanized. I believe but a small percentage of voters are swayed by a prospective First Lady, with the exception of Hillary Clinton (who certainly repelled many).

But in all, last night’s prime time speech by Melania Trump was a net gain … until this morning. It was all undone by…

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