Charles Hurt
Columns by Charles Hurt
Lethargy versus tyranny: Vivek Ramaswamy calls for a revolution
As grievously dismayed as Thomas Jefferson would be over the state of tyranny in our country today, he would also cheer the arrival of pharmaceutical executive Vivek Ramaswamy on the political battlefield. Published July 24, 2023
Democrats vs. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
In this strange political moment in America, few things are stranger than realizing that the Democratic Party's version of Donald Trump is named Kennedy. Published July 20, 2023
Ron DeShrinking blames struggling campaign on pity for the Don
Ron DeSanctimonious is now playing the DeSympathy Card. He claims the reason Donald Trump is leading him by 30 points in early polls is that people feel bad for the former president over all the political indictments against him. Published July 17, 2023
Is incredible shrinking candidate Ron DeSantis the Kamala Harris of 2024?
In 2019, when then-Sen. Kamala Harris announced her campaign for president, she was immediately crowned "the one to beat" by all the political experts in Washington. Published July 13, 2023
Professor Plum in the White House Library with the crack pipe
Introducing our newest version of the popular board game -- Clue: White House Cocaine Edition! Brought to you by Hasbro. Published July 9, 2023
Christie, DeSantis, Trump celebrate Fourth of July with a ‘food fight’
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says the two leading contenders for the Republican nomination are acting like teenagers. Published July 3, 2023
Trump at his best when challenged
When it comes to interviews with the political press, Donald Trump basically has three gears. Published June 22, 2023
Trump vs. Kennedy 2024: Party crashers steal the limelight in historic political showdown
For the media and political establishment, the problem with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the same problem they have with Donald Trump. He cannot be ignored. Published June 19, 2023
Trump dominates ‘Indictment Primary’
Ron DeSantis needs to rob a bank. Published June 15, 2023
Despite tales of Biden’s treason and bribery, Trump impeachment circus goes on
You would think that after six years of fevered obsession with impeachment, the folks in Washington might know an impeachable offense when they saw one. Published June 12, 2023
Trump stars as Bluto in ‘Animal House’ presidential primary
FOOD FIGHT!!!! The "Animal House" primary is underway. Published June 8, 2023
First walk, then run: New York Times whitewashes Biden presidency
If Bud Light had hired The New York Times to spin coverage for them, all of America would still be pissing rainbows. Published June 5, 2023
Fight over ‘debt ceiling’ reveals Democrats’ true evil
Democrats in Washington are back to preaching another of their strange religions. Published June 1, 2023
DeSantis’ new MAGA: Make America glitchy again
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his campaign for president Wednesday night on Twitter in a bubble bath of warm questions and surrounded by friends. Published May 25, 2023
Retribution for Crossfire Hurricane is in order
Our long national nightmare is finally over. The federal government's sprawling espionage operation into Donald Trump's 2016 campaign for president has been exposed. Only the deepest conspiracy nuts remain in denial. Published May 18, 2023
Art of the squeal: Trump haters blinded by master negotiator
Donald Trump's greatest secret weapon really isn't such a big "secret" anymore. Published May 15, 2023
Starved for ratings, CNN airs Trump’s ‘election denialism’ in prime time
All things considered, CNN's Kaitlan Collins did a fine job moderating Wednesday night's Republican town hall with former President Donald Trump in New Hampshire. Published May 11, 2023
Richard Dreyfuss goes after Hollywood for ‘vomit’-inducing Oscar rules
Not that anybody needs reminding, but "Jaws" really is the greatest movie about America ever made. Published May 8, 2023
CIA Director William Burns and the creepy dirtbag Jeffrey Epstein
One of the most scurrilous rumors going around these days is that Washington is run by a cabal of pedophiles protected by a cesspool of mutual assured blackmail involving pederasty and thievery. Published May 4, 2023
Who can beat Trump in a debate?
As always, Donald Trump is a Party of One. The problem with Mr. Trump's suggestion about killing GOP debates is that -- unlike Mr. Biden -- Mr. Trump is masterful in debates. Published May 1, 2023