Opinion

If Jefferson Davis, who led the Confederacy in a multi-year war against the United States, could not be convicted for that little act of insurrection that is commonly known as the “Civil War,” how can we believe that former (and perhaps future) President Trump could possibly be convicted for insurrection?

The (Fort Wayne) Journal Gazette

To the Editor:

Will inflation be a reason voters boot out Joe Biden? That is what Republicans and a fair share of Democrats believe. I can’t rule that out in my crystal ball for prognosticating the world of 2024. However, I am not convinced. Sure, of Americans polled recently 62% rate the U.S. economy as “very” or “fairly” bad compared to 34% who see it as “very” or “fairly” good. But those varied viewpoints are created by two principal factors: political affiliation and income levels. Those who are hyper-political see the economy as good when their man is in the White House and bad when it is occupied by someone from the opposing party. Therefore, when the media announces positive economic results, one side cheers and the other turns a deaf ear. One study revealed that this phenomenon is significantly greater among Republicans, by a factor of 50%. Democrats need not be concerned about that portion of the 62% who are Republicans. As the late Larry Gosset once told, me they wouldn’t “vote for Jesus Christ if he ran as a Democrat.” Democrats should, on the other hand, be very concerned about those who are independents. They, rather than Republican voters, will decide if the economy seals Joe Biden’s fate.

The Washington Post

I’ve been married now for a bit more than half of my life. One thing I’ve learned is that when my wife says I’m explaining something poorly, she’s probably right. Last week she suggested I do a better job of explaining what I mean about the rising demand for college-educated workers, and what if means for students, parents and state policymakers.

Kokomo Tribune

To the Editor,

I recently ran across an interesting article about a California lady that “honked” her horn in public and will be taking her case all the way to the United States Supreme Court.

The (Fort Wayne) Journal Gazette