Charles Hurt
Columns by Charles Hurt
McCarthy’s path forward that even Republicans couldn’t screw up
Never mind all the swooning ladies, pearl-clutchers and screaming weenies in the Republican Party. Or the eye-bulging hysteria from the political press. Published January 5, 2023
Yeah, that’s the ticket, Mr. Santos! Another year, another liar in Congress
Sounds like this pathological liar from New York who got elected to the House of Representatives is a real nut job -- a perfect fit for Congress. Published January 3, 2023
2022: A year to forget
It's over. And if you're reading this, you survived. The year 2022 will go down in history as, well, a year. Published December 29, 2022
‘Tis the season for Trump
Donald Trump is the Santa Claus of politics. Published December 22, 2022
Second wave of Civil War Reconstruction: Erasing history in Richmond and Detroit
We have reached the point in the collapse of American leftist ideology where they are digging up the dead. Published December 19, 2022
Illegal immigration, fentanyl and the politics of Trump’s harsh language
Courtney Bannick, a police officer in a small city outside Orlando, Florida, nearly died this week while making a traffic stop that uncovered the presence of illegal substances. Published December 15, 2022
Twitter’s new reign of free speech exposes true fascists like Alexander S. Vindman
If Alexander S. Vindman were not on Twitter, he would probably be out among the serious people doing real damage. Yes, Twitter is a sewer. But it is also a babysitter for ridiculous people. Published December 12, 2022
Time for new leadership at the RNC after three straight failed elections
It's starting to look like maybe -- just maybe -- the Republican Party might be having trouble getting their candidates elected. Published December 8, 2022
Latest warrior in Trump movement, Elon Musk, exposes corrupt Twitter
When President Donald Trump arrived on the political scene, he was a bull in a china shop. That was his most important and appealing attribute. Published December 5, 2022
Vulgarian Trump and barbarian Musk at the gate
Former President Donald Trump is at his most vulgar and unsuited for high office when he claims that the 2020 election was stolen. This just in: The 2020 election was stolen! Published December 1, 2022
Dems’ latest race hustle is Brown ‘White supremacist’ at Mar-a-Lago
In what we hope are the last, desperate death gurgles of their long, sordid history with racist political strategies, the Democrat party is accusing others of "normalizing antisemitism." Published November 28, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving: Gratitude is the best way to start your day — or a country
"In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." -- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Published November 24, 2022
Happy Birthday, President Biden: Very old and left with nothing but bad options
Welcome to Shamelot. It's not quite the Kennedys, but it's the best the Bidens can do. Published November 21, 2022
Trump keeps it elegant in 2024 presidential campaign announcement
In a speech that would have exhausted Fidel Castro, Donald Trump announced his 2024 campaign for president Tuesday night in Palm Beach, Florida. Published November 17, 2022
Permanent Minority Leader Mitch McConnell
Another close election draws to a close. After a week of counting "post-election" ballots, the results are almost in. Published November 14, 2022
Rise of the MAGA clones
Well, no wonder the guy is so damned sanctimonious. Maybe his nickname should be Ron DeLandslide. Or Ron DeSavage. Published November 10, 2022
GOP in a tizzy over Don from Queens’ new ‘DeSanctimonious’ nickname
Donald Trump is back. And nobody learned a thing. Published November 7, 2022
Democrats abort abortion message, turn to fear mongering
It was supposed to be all about abortion. They told us that was going to bring the big blue wave. Published November 3, 2022
Trump Force One ready to take off for ‘24 presidential campaign
Former President Donald Trump is running for president. The only question that remains is whether he formally announces his 2024 campaign sometime in the next seven days or waits to announce after the midterms. Published October 31, 2022
White House may be the only suitable place for John Fetterman
John Fetterman very well may lose this election, but it will not be because of his painfully doddering, incoherent and downright senile performance during this week's debate. Published October 27, 2022