“Events, dear boy, events.” That’s how former British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan once described the difference between success or failure for his ministry. Four years ago, voter backlash against the political establishment and globalism brought about two stunning political upsets. British voters chose to “Take Back Control” by skipping town on the European Union. And...
Author: Matt Fisher (Matt Fisher)
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Democrats repeat past mistakes with split between Biden, Sanders
After embarrassing showings in Iowa and New Hampshire, former Vice President Joe Biden’s campaign was left for dead by many in the establishment. But after Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., destroyed New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg in the debates, and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg failed to build on his momentum from strong performances in...
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Trump’s proposed budget fails to secure campaign promises
President Donald Trump proposed his budget for the 2021 fiscal year last week. It has been received with a chorus of boos from the progressive left for its spending cuts, domestic programs, and proposed funding of the border wall. The Democratic Party does not like Trump’s budget. They should not be alone, however, in their...
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WCSR to get new owner: ‘Another chapter in history of our business’
WCSR Radio Hillsdale, a longtime staple of its community, will soon be under the management and ownership of Jamie McKibben, owner of McKibben Media Group of Jackson. WCSR signed a purchase agreement of $3.8 million with McKibben Media Group to acquire WCSR 1340 AM, 92.1 FM, and 99.5 FM. Michael Flynn said he made the...
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Trump’s trade war with China left unfinished: New trade deal maintains tariffs on goods, affecting farmers across Midwest
Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed a new trade deal that is being called a major “first step” towards reaching a final, permanent agreement. Called simply the “Economic and Trade Agreement Between the Government of the United States and the Government of The People’s Republic of China,” this deal has been heralded as...