Bernie Sanders drops out of Presidential race

Bernie Sanders drops out of Presidential race

By Mr. Joe Walker Tribune Writer On April 8, 2020, Sen. Bernie Sanders announced he was dropping out of the 2020 election, ending his bid for President. With his exit Joe Biden will represent the Democratic party, challenging President Donald Trump in the November election. Popular with youth and progressives thanks to his “Not me. […]

Messy politics nothing new in the U.S., speaker says

Messy politics nothing new in the U.S., speaker says

GRAND RAPIDS— Strong political polarization and infighting in Congress is nothing new in American politics, and has arguably been worse than it is today, according to a historian and author who will speak at Grand Valley State University’s Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies on October 20. Ronald White will talk about modern political bickering and diametrically opposed sides […]

Is the System Rigged? You Betcha.

Is the System Rigged? You Betcha.

“Remember, it’s a rigged system. It’s a rigged election,” said Donald Trump in New Hampshire on Saturday. The stunned recoil in this city suggests this bunker buster went right down the chimney. As the French put it, “Il n’y a que la verite qui blesse.” It is only the truth that hurts. In what sense […]

Who Favors Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Candidate for President?

Who Favors Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Candidate for President?

GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO Gary Johnson, the Libertarian candidate for president, may be on track to win more votes than any third-party candidate in 20 years, if current polling holds up. Who are his supporters? Johnson, a former Republican governor of New Mexico, is relying heavily on the backing of young people and independent voters disillusioned with […]

Trump’s Goal: Stay on Script About Clinton

Trump’s Goal: Stay on Script About Clinton

PATRICK HEALY and ALEX BURNS Nick Corasaniti contributed reporting. After months of flailing attempts, Donald Trump has begun to recast his political message in more structured terms and wrestle with his temptation to go off script, as his campaign seeks to revive his fading candidacy and turn the focus this fall to Hillary Clinton’s honesty […]

Foundation Complicates Clinton’s Bid

Foundation Complicates Clinton’s Bid

AMY CHOZICK and STEVE EDER The kingdom of Saudi Arabia donated more than $10 million. Through a foundation, so did the son-in-law of a former Ukrainian president whose government was widely criticized for corruption and the murder of journalists. A Lebanese-Nigerian developer with vast business interests contributed as much as $5 million. For years the […]