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Swing State Focus: Iowa

Swing State Focus: Iowa

In 2016, then-candidate Donald Trump carried Iowa by a comfortable nine percentage points over Hillary Clinton. While it wasn’t the defining victory of that election for Mr. Trump, (that would be perhaps Pennsylvania or Michigan) it was certainly an indicator of how effective the candidate’s populist messaging had been. Donald …

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National Polls: What Does Trump Need to do to Win?

National Polls: What Does Trump Need to do to Win?

President Donald Trump, once the favorite to win reelection, is now facing a bizarre turn of events. The novel coronavirus pandemic, paired with the ensuing economic downturn, has put a damper on the president’s arguments that he’s been good for the economy. A series of scandals throughout the year, including …

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President Trump Tells White House Doctor “I Feel Great”

President Trump Tells White House Doctor “I Feel Great”

Following his recent diagnosis of COVID-19, President Donald Trump’s health has been national news. Many outlets have been waiting on pins and needles for the president’s health to make a sudden nosedive. Much to their frustration, however, the president continues to feel healthy and well. In fact, on Wednesday, Trump …

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President Trump Tests Positive for COVID-19

President Trump Tests Positive for COVID-19

Early in the morning of October 2, President Donald Trump tweeted that he and his wife Melania had tested positive for the coronavirus. Immediately following the announcement, many supporters and opponents of the president alike were stunned in disbelief. However, the news was no hoax or joke: both the president …

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What We Learned From the First Presidential Debate

What We Learned From the First Presidential Debate

During the first presidential debate on Tuesday, Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden met on the same stage. Moderator Chris Wallace tried to keep the peace throughout the event, and had promised to attempt to be “invisible” during the proceedings. Instead, the event was mostly a shouting match, with both …

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Supreme Court Picks: Why Trump is Considering Filling RBGs Seat

Supreme Court Picks: Why Trump is Considering Filling RBGs Seat

Say what you will about her political leanings: Ruth Bader Ginsburg was tough, and she fought for equality. Her presence in the Supreme Court will be missed, and not just by Democrats. Republicans respected RBG’s spirit and resolve. That she battled through cancer to stay on the bench was inspiring, …

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Trump Slumps in Polls, but Don’t Give up Hope

Trump Slumps in Polls, but Don’t Give up Hope

Donald Trump isn’t winning in national polls. His opponent, Joe Biden, leads him in polling in several battleground states. However, this might not be as dire as some journalists would have you believe. The point of many of these stories is to simply demoralize Republican voters into not showing up …

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Why is President Trump Banning TikTok?

Why is President Trump Banning TikTok?

President Trump announced recently that the popular social media app TikTok will be shut down on September 20. Past that date, new users will not be able to download the popular social media app. Existing users will still be able to access videos and upload their own, but the app …

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