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BRACK:  Is Washington reaching a tipping point with Trump?

BRACK:  Is Washington reaching a tipping point with Trump?

By Andy Brack, editor and publisher  |   Are congressional Republicans in Washington reaching a tipping point over the continuing political theater and water-tortured presidency of Donald Trump?

If recent public comments by prominent South Carolina Republicans are any indication of the diminishing stature and respect in which Trump is held in Washington, then the president should be worried.  Despite his party’s control of Congress, the hyper-sensitive, Twitter-impaired Trump can’t seem to climb out of a Washington swamp of his own making to be a player in promoting his agenda.  For the first time in my lifetime, the president seems like a B-team sideline player watching a game being played on a muddy field in the rain.  None of it is pretty.

by · 07/17/2017 · 1 comment · Andy Brack, Views
BRACK:  Incumbents have big advantages in June primary races

BRACK: Incumbents have big advantages in June primary races

By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | After a fantastic couple of months away from yard signs and blaring television advertising, campaigning is upon us again. Just look out your car windows as you are driving on any major thoroughfare.

Two months from now, voters — mostly those who vote in Republican primaries — will head to the polls to pick candidates for state and federal offices. In many cases, thanks to gerrymandering of political districts, the primary will be the real election as those who win will face little or token opposition in the fall.

by · 04/18/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Andy Brack, Views
7.27: Book challenge, Haley and legislature, Palmetto Poem

7.27: Book challenge, Haley and legislature, Palmetto Poem

This week’s issue has great information on how Begin With Books is seeking a big challenge grant; how Gov. Nikki Hally is squabbling with legislators in her own party; a Palmetto Poem by Zoe Abedon; and more good news.

by · 05/11/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue