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‘Read my lips … I will fight for you’

Convinced they have the policies Americans love and want, Democrats are of a mind that all they need is the right message 鈥 something snappy to hang their campaign hats on this November, when control of the House and Senate will be up for grabs.In politics, messaging is everything, and ...

To be recognized and appreciated

I don鈥檛 know how it happened, but, by the time I could run and yell loudly, I somehow became my family鈥檚 official sentinel.A dubious distinction?I felt honored.Anytime, anybody who shared my skin pigment appeared on our TV, I鈥檇 run hither and thither issuing the following announcement: ...

Dem chances rise and fall with Joe

These days it鈥檚 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 party鈥檚 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鈥檝e 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 鈥 wondrous Ben. They persevered in a game of hard knocks and concussions. Here鈥檚 hoping they lead long active post-NFL lives. Here鈥檚 hoping they can get out of bed in the morning when ...

Pinching myself

I鈥檝e enjoyed the exploits of politicians since I was a preteen.One of my mother鈥檚 friends even nicknamed me 鈥淚ke,鈥 since, while I was only 8 years old, I threw my support firmly behind Dwight D. Eisenhower鈥檚 presidential reelection campaign.(It had nothing to do with Ike鈥檚 stand on ...