David Keene

Editor at Large — David Keene, a trusted adviser to presidents, a longtime champion of personal liberty and one of conservatism’s most respected voices, is the former opinion editor of The Washington Times. An author, columnist and fixture on national television, Mr. Keene has championed conservative causes for more than five decades while offering advice to Republican presidents and countless candidates. He additionally served as chairman of the American Conservative Union and president of the National Rifle Association. He can be reached at me@davidakeene.com.

Columns by David Keene

Time for the GOP to ditch Trump

Former President Donald Trump wanted this year's midterms to be all about him and he got his wish. Published November 14, 2022

In search of civility in politics

In 1969, the nation seemed more divided on ideological and partisan lines than anyone could remember. Published November 1, 2022

After midterms, U.S. leaders need to focus on the rising threat of China

Wisconsin Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher warned last week that U.S. leaders need to take steps to deter Communist China from launching an attack on Taiwan within the next few years. Published October 25, 2022

Democrats focus on the overturning of Roe not driving voters

Growing evidence suggests that Democratic congressional and Senate candidates who focused almost exclusively on abortion as their salvation this fall made a bad bet. Published October 20, 2022

Democrats’ ‘fake news’ interfering with democracy

As Election Day approaches, Democrats are doubling down on their claim that Republicans in general and former President Donald J. Trump represent an existential threat to American democracy. Published October 12, 2022

How Republicans can win the suburbs

There was a time when Republicans dominated the politics of upper-income suburbs, but that time has passed. Published October 3, 2022

Sanctuary cities get a dose of reality thanks to Greg Abbott’s genius

Washington DC's Mayor Muriel Bowser along with her counterparts in Chicago and New York has a problem and his name is Greg Abbott. Published September 20, 2022

Words matter, but not for Democrats

Do words mean anything in today's world? That's a question that many are asking in the wake of President Joe Biden's recent attack on Republicans as "semi-fascists." Published September 13, 2022

Common sense of Chilean voters prevails as they reject new ‘constitution’

Last Sunday, Chile consigned a new "constitution" that would have made the country the most "woke" on Earth and dismantled the free economic system. Published September 7, 2022

Charlie Crist for Florida governor — again

Florida's Rep. Charlie Crist is a piece of work. A career politician, he has been on the ballot as often as possible since 1986. Published August 29, 2022

The liberals’ egregious attack on the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court reversed a long-standing precedent in a landmark case when a US Senator denounced the decision and the court. Published August 4, 2022

Good guys with guns: Concealed carry saves lives

On May 24, trained police stood by for an hour while a crazed gunman killed 19 students and two teachers in a Uvalde, Texas, school. Published July 25, 2022

Red-flag gun control laws raise red flags

Analysis of the gun control "deal" Senate Republicans and Democrats struck last week will focus on the so-called red-flag laws that have become flavor of the week favorites of politicians and gun control activists. Published June 15, 2022

Biden’s ‘canceling college debt’ bribe targets young White elites

President Biden's move to cancel student debt reflects his recognition that today's Democratic Party represents not working, middle class and minority Americans, but the young, White, elites who want less privileged taxpayers to subsidize their affluent lifestyle. Published May 3, 2022