Why the Democrats lost the presidency
If it was a local campaign I would’ve seen the signs, but Trump was going so far off the deep end – even for him
The First Ward’s 2024 Election Recap
Though my predictions generally rang true and my reputation for getting local candidates elected – with “a little help from my friends” – remains secure,
The unravelling of a Republican candidate
The candidacy of Donald Trump is the open sewer of American conservatism. – Conservative Columnist Bret Stephens We’ll save the column on how, like their
Endorsements. Don’t. Matter.
God! It pains me to have to agree with Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos. For reference purposes, Jeff Bezos is the real Antichrist. Does anyone
What kind of a country do we want to be?
Donald Trump is a phony, a fraud. His promises are as worthless as a degree from Trump University. – Mitt Romney A long-time friend, who
The taxman cometh!
Upon reading Thursday’s First Ward column on KC County Board candidate Eric Stare’s lengthy rap sheet, one of my favorite Republican insiders remarked thusly; “Jeff!
Quick Hits – October 24, 2024
LaFox just dodged a bullet Way back in 2007 – my second year as a columnist for the Sun-Times newspapers – I warned those fine
Republicans in glass houses shouldn’t throw anything
Now, most of you know me for the calm, cool, collected, and eminently reserved individual I am. But on rare occasion, if provoked, I can
How’s that Pre-Trial Fairness Act workin’ out for ya?
Nobody better than this journalist understands the political pendulum’s propensity to swing in an often equal and opposite reaction to the status quo. It’s the
Chapter 16 – The grand jury
Since I ended up taking Columbus Day off, there will be no new column today. Instead, here’s chapter 16 from Presumed Guilty in which I