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Krugman: Bidenomics got it right on policy and prosperity

Defying doomsayers, Biden adopted investments that didn’t result in recession and high unemployment.

Dowd: J.D. Vance smirking his way into GOP’s future leadership

Vance hid his most misogynist and draconian beliefs behind the countenance of a Labrador retriever.

Krugman: Trump’s lies about disaster relief are more of same

With fewer accepting his doom-saying on the economy, he shifts to falsehoods about disaster relief.

Cottom: Vance’s audition to lead GOP a chilling success

Vance is the perfect solution to Trump’s self-inflicted political frailties and just as power hungry.

Paul: Legacy college admissions finally get shove out the door

California is prohibiting what’s called ‘white affirmative action.’ It’s an unfair practice that should end nationwide.

Schwab: We know who Trump, Harris are; rest is up to voters

Not that it’s kept Trump from calling Harris ‘mentally impaired’ and accusing her of murder.

French: With wink to MAGA, Vance plays nice for veep debate

When it counted, however, the mask slipped and Vance couldn’t admit the events of Jan. 6, 2021.

Stephens: Actually, U.S., Israel need to escalate against Iran

Wars, once entered, need to be fought through to an unequivocal victory.

Krugman: Trumpnomics an inflation disaster waiting to happen

Trump is light on economic details, but his tariff and immigration plans could bring back inflation.

Douthat: Ukraine biggest issue Harris hasn’t fully addressed

She’s content to mirror President Biden’s policy but offers little detail on what happens if she wins.

Krugman: The disquieting rise of tech bro culture in politics

With Elon Musk and J.D. Vance as its figureheads, it’s seeking deregulation of cryptocurrency.

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Schwab: MAGA isn’t sending its best into elections

But is the rise of North Carolina’s Mark Robinson a surprise considering the GOP’s standard- bearer?

Stephens: U.S. can’t pretend to be neutral toward Hezbollah

Israel’s war with the terrorist group in 2006 offers lessons for all interested parties today.

Krugam: Vance lets slip one ‘concept’ of an Obamacare replacement

It sounds like a Project 2025 plan that would return us to poor coverage for pre-existing conditions.

Bouie: What if the ‘undecided’ are simply just ‘disinterested’?

They may rather spend their time and devote their attention to something other than politics.

Burke: If you’re undecided, have you been paying attention?

Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have made convincing pitches; for voting blue by Nov. 5.

Bouie: Trump a mass of contradictions regarding civil discourse

He blames Democrats for the attempts on his life, yet has amped up violent rhetoric for years.

Krugman: Trump abandons trickle-down for upside-down

Believing that tariffs and import restrictions will bring down prices ignores Economics 101 principles.

Hold on to your hats! The kids are back to school!

Kids are always excited about the start of school after a long summer vacation. There’s excitement and there’s worry. Kids wonder—“How will I do? Will… Continue reading