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OpinionJul 1, 2026

TREY TRAINOR And JIM ELLIS: How JD Vance Can Clinch The 2028 Nomination Even Before Voting Begins

Vice President JD Vance, should he make the necessary strategic moves, could effectively clinch the 2028 Republican presidential nomination before a single vote is cast. But this is hardly a done deal. His position as…

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OpinionJul 1, 2026

JAMES CARTER AND JIM ELLIS: Maine Lays Siege To Democracy, First Amendment

Maine State Representative Laurel Libby’s (R-Auburn) situation within her state legislature should shock every American. Because Rep. Libby had the temerity to voice opposition on the floor of the state House of…

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OpinionJul 1, 2026

JAMES CARTER AND JIM ELLIS: Trump Needs Catholic Voters To Win

To great Democratic fanfare, Oprah Winfrey and Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Both icons have millions of admirers, yet it remains to be seen if their endorsements will make a…

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OpinionJul 1, 2026

TREY TRAINOR AND JIM ELLIS: The Silver Lining From Trump’s Conviction

Amid the fervent debate about the legal ramifications of former President Donald Trump’s conviction , there lies an intriguing potential for a unique political coalition to emerge. HBO’s “ Real Time ” host and political…

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OpinionNov 14, 2025

JAMES CARTER And JIM ELLIS: Why Conservatives Should End Filibuster

For decades, conservatives have treated the Senate filibuster as a sacred protection against liberal overreach — a procedural shield that forces bipartisanship and slows the advance of progressive ambitions. But that…

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