Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Obama quip on ‘politicians you deserve’ bears truth
Barack Obama, speaking before a crowd of Global Food Innovation Summit participants in Milan, suggested the left needed to get more engaged in the political process because, frankly, he said, "You get the politicians you deserve." Ain't that the truth. Only not in the way he meant it. Published May 11, 2017
Venezuela socialism on display as poop bomb riots rock
Venezuela, rich with oil and reputed for its beauty, has hit on hard times -- to put it mildly. Why? In a word: socialism. Published May 10, 2017
James Comey firing sends Democrats into hypocritical tizzy
So James Comey is fired -- and now Democrats are squawking. No surprise there; that's what Democrats do. But what is a bit surprising is their hypocrisy. After all, Comey's firing is exactly what they were demanding over the last recent months. Published May 10, 2017
Senate GOP’s health reform already stymied by stupid
A 13-member working group with a lead mission to forge the Senate's version of Obamacare reform-slash-repeal is all men -- no women. Come on now. Leadership really could've seen this one coming. You know, there's a thing called token. Published May 10, 2017
Trump campaign rhetoric on trial — not travel ban
Were it not for President Donald Trump's campaign trail rhetoric about Muslims and national security, his latest revised travel ban order would pass constitutional muster with barely a legal argument. Published May 9, 2017
Hillary Clinton’s email scandal — the hit that keeps on coming
Once again, Hillary Clinton's email scandal is rocking national news. It truly is the news hit that just keeps on coming, isn't it? Published May 9, 2017
EPA, Interior pink slip moment a jolt of sanity
Outside agencies that have advised the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Interior on matters related to science for years have been handed pink slips of sorts in recent days. This is a real returning-to-sanity moment in American history Published May 9, 2017
No, no, NO — health care is not a right
Republicans on Capitol Hill, who hold the majorities in all the political power channels -- the House, Senate and White House -- are playing the Democratic game and talking about health care as if it's a right. When the heck did that happen? Published May 9, 2017
John McCain hammers Republican — yes, again
Sen. John McCain, the Republican best loved, in order, by Democrats, RINOs and the mainstream media, is at it again, taking up partisan rhetoric to slam a fellow GOPer. Really, Mr. McCain. It seems a story like this comes out about you at least once a month. It's starting to become a yawner. Published May 8, 2017
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott thumbs left — signs sanctuary city ban
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a bill banning sanctuary cities in his state. And wait for it, wait for it. But watch: how the left doth hate. Published May 8, 2017
Barack Obama’s ‘courageous’ kill of free market
Barack Obama, the guy who's no longer president, gave a campaign-type, rally-the-troops speech a few hours ago -- while accepting an award for "politically courageous leadership," no less -- aimed at making President Donald Trump's life more difficult. He didn't put it that way; it was implied. Published May 8, 2017
My husband would’ve died with Obamacare
Here's a story the liberals don't want you to know -- a real Jimmy Kimmel-type tearjerker, with a twist. Published May 6, 2017
Illegal immigrants off hook for raping Maryland girl, 14
Two teenage boys in Maryland -- illegal immigrants -- accused of raping and sodomizing a classmate in a high school bathroom skated charges Friday. Why? Prosecutors dropped the case. Lack of evidence, they said. Published May 5, 2017
Jimmy Kimmel’s tale of woe turns movement
Great, now Jimmy Kimmel's launched a movement. A Republican on Capitol Hill, Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, said Friday that any plan to repeal Obamacare must first meet a "Jimmy Kimmel test." Published May 5, 2017
Hillary Clinton’s new ‘Onward Together’ group smells like Clinton Foundation 2.0
Hillary Clinton, after a six-month break from public life, is emerging to head up a resistance group, "Onward Together," aimed entirely at taking out President Donald Trump's policies and bringing down the Republican agenda. It smells like a watchdogger's dream. Can you say "Clinton Foundation, Deja Vu?" Published May 5, 2017
Senate better not stall on Obamacare
Sen. Ted Cruz warned Americans the Obamacare reform passed through the House might not have such a quick and easy journey through the Senate. Why? Because senators hold their seats for six years, not two, like legislators. Cruz didn't say that -- but it's implied. Published May 5, 2017
Joe Walsh slams Jimmy Kimmel: Why should we pay for your kid?
Former congressman and nationally syndicated radio host Joe Walsh took on comedian Jimmy Kimmel, asking in a brief and blunt tweet -- why do American taxpayers have to be obligated for the health care expenses of an individual, anyway? Published May 4, 2017
France goes America: Macron is to Hillary as Le Pen is to Trump
Oh, France, which way will you go? Freedom hangs in the balance -- freedom, individual rights, sovereignty, the fate of borders, yay, even the fate of the entire French culture. It's like November in America: Emmanuel Macron is Hillary Clinton and Marine Le Pen is Donald Trump. Published May 4, 2017
Donald Trump clears way for churches to go political
President Donald Trump has a new executive order in the works, one to open the doors for churches to endorse political candidates without losing tax exempt status. Freedom From Religion Foundation -- exit, stage left. Don't let the door hit you. And here, take a Bible for the long walk home. Published May 4, 2017
Hey, Republicans — take a memo: You won
Do Republicans even know they won? Forgive the question, but it dawns, given their recent behavior in Congress, that Republicans are either above and beyond courteous, desirous of helping Democrats every which way they can -- or they just don't know they won, that they are the party of the majority. Published May 4, 2017