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Trump needs to act presidential

Dear Donald, I know IëƵve said some mighty terrible things about you over these past 18 months.Believe me, I meant every one of them!You deserved them.But since youëƵll be handed the reins of the presidency in 68 short days (for those of us who didnëƵt support you), or 97,920 long minutes ...

Is Republican Party taking over Fayette County?

Have you heard the story of the political boss and the down-ballot candidate? The candidate was worried that all the money was going to the top of the ticket and none to him. At the top of the ticket was Franklin Roosevelt.The political boss, a Democrat, explained: ëƵDid you ever go down to ...

Trump can’t compare to Lincoln

ItëƵs been a long, hard slog.All of this started when the ex-U.S. Senator from Virginia, Jim Webb, announced he was forming an exploratory committee for a possible run for the presidency.Remarkably, that was on Nov. 20, 2014.Tomorrow, thatëƵll be 719 long, long days ago.Webb didnëƵt stand a ...

Trump can’t handle the truth

Voters beware!Warning: If you plan to vote for Hillary Clinton next Tuesday, you might find yourself getting sued.ThatëƵs because Donald likes to sue, or threatens to sue, anybody who isnëƵt among his most loyal followers.Heck, heëƵs been involved in 4,095 lawsuits in his life. And, ...

Democrats losing the working class

Arthurdale has the distinction of being Eleanor RooseveltëƵs ëƵbabyëƵ ëƵ the first of a hand full of communities constructed by the New Deal to give sustenance and hope to Depression-era families. In this case, coal miners.Some 15 miles from Morgantown and an hour from Uniontown, Arthurdale ...