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Point: Inflation is not the main issue in the election

The media have been obsessed with inflation for the last year and a half, reporting that this is the only economic issue that matters to people. In the real world, people have other things to worry about, like jobs. Jobs are a huge deal for most people since it is hard to get by if you do not ...

Counterpoint: Focus on policy, not politics this election

Sometimes the quieter political issues have more to say. High-decibel culture warriors have been getting people riled up over everything from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” remake to a woman playing a flute. But more important things going on right now, such as the highest inflation in 40 ...

Strategists see ‘Stranger Things’ scenario in fight for U.S. Senate

In April, Republican control of the U.S. Senate looked like a lock. In August, all GOP hope appeared lost. In the past few weeks, however, polls — and the news cycle — have been trending the Republicans’ way. Seven Senate seats are in play according to the RealClearPolitics polling ...

Biden gaffe feeds Fetterman ‘Senate switcheroo’ rumor mill

What might have been shrugged off as just another gaffe by President Joe Biden at a Pittsburgh rally on Thursday instead sparked a simmering social media rumor. Standing with U.S. Senate Democratic candidate John Fetterman and his wife Gisele, Biden said: “John, thank you very much for ...

Congress must maximize value in Pentagon budget

Pundits are fixated right now on the November election, but taxpayers are warily eyeing something closer: This final week of the Senate’s “short session” and behind-the-scenes work on Pentagon budget issues. Whatever else happens, lawmakers must ensure every day, and every dollar ...