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Why the Democrats lost the presidency

Why the Democrats lost the presidency

November 12, 2024

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

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The First Ward’s 2024 Election Recap

The First Ward’s 2024 Election Recap

November 7, 2024

Though my predictions generally rang true and my reputation for getting local candidates elected – with “a little help from my friends” – remains secure,

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The unravelling of a Republican candidate

The unravelling of a Republican candidate

November 5, 2024

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

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Endorsements. Don’t. Matter.

Endorsements. Don’t. Matter.

October 31, 2024

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

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What kind of a country do we want to be?

What kind of a country do we want to be?

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

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

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The taxman cometh!

The taxman cometh!

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024

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!

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Quick Hits – October 24, 2024

Quick Hits – October 24, 2024

October 24, 2024October 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

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Republicans in glass houses shouldn’t throw anything

Republicans in glass houses shouldn’t throw anything

October 22, 2024

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

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How’s that Pre-Trial Fairness Act workin’ out for ya?

How’s that Pre-Trial Fairness Act workin’ out for ya?

October 17, 2024

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

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Chapter 16 – The grand jury

Chapter 16 – The grand jury

October 15, 2024

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

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