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Author: Peter Funt, Opinion contributor

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Biden hasn’t held a news conference or been imitated on ‘SNL’ in his presidency. Why not?

March 8, 2021 Peter Funt, Opinion contributor Comments Off on Biden hasn’t held a news conference or been imitated on ‘SNL’ in his presidency. Why not?

Is the White House worried about a gaffe or poor showing by the new president? Conservative news outlets are eagerly promoting such speculation.

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Trump’s fundraising emails give spam a bad name

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Peter Funt, Opinion contributor Comments Off on Trump’s fundraising emails give spam a bad name

The election is over, but Trump’s campaign is still bombarding his supporters with conspiracy-mongering demands for more money. It’s exhausting.

Life

Lighten up, everyone. Voters can handle ‘Saturday Night Live’ jokes about Joe Biden.

October 24, 2020 Peter Funt, Opinion contributor Comments Off on Lighten up, everyone. Voters can handle ‘Saturday Night Live’ jokes about Joe Biden.

Jim Carrey captures and exaggerates the parody-worthy parts of Joe Biden’s persona that make him relatable and the perfect antidote to Donald Trump.

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As Biden cruises toward the Democratic nomination, which VP pick can help him beat Trump?

March 18, 2020 Peter Funt, Opinion contributor Comments Off on As Biden cruises toward the Democratic nomination, which VP pick can help him beat Trump?

Biden must weigh who can help him win, who is simpatico with him, who has the broadest appeal and who could be called on to take over.

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Age, health and impeachment: What to watch for in this week’s Democratic debate

October 14, 2019October 14, 2019 Peter Funt, Opinion contributor Comments Off on Age, health and impeachment: What to watch for in this week’s Democratic debate

With the Democrats’ fourth debate rapidly approaching, here are the topics you should be keeping an eye on.

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Debate flub fest: When will Democrats start judging Joe Biden by his actual words?

September 15, 2019 Peter Funt, Opinion contributor Comments Off on Debate flub fest: When will Democrats start judging Joe Biden by his actual words?

Biden is the front-runner in a campaign of epic importance. He deserves the same scrutiny and judgment as Trump. What he says should mean something.

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We deserve health care and education, but 2020 Democrats shouldn’t call them ‘rights’

June 6, 2019 Peter Funt, Opinion contributor Comments Off on We deserve health care and education, but 2020 Democrats shouldn’t call them ‘rights’

Democratic presidential candidates argue that we have ‘rights’ to education, jobs and health care. Those are goals, not rights, and they should say so.

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Pete Buttigieg is priming America for a young, gay president, but probably not in 2020

May 17, 2019 Peter Funt, Opinion contributor Comments Off on Pete Buttigieg is priming America for a young, gay president, but probably not in 2020

Mayor Pete is laying groundwork for a future when he will be older and more experienced, and more voters will be ready for a gay first family.

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As 2020 Democrats deal with heavy baggage, Trump gets free pass on constant reversals

April 17, 2019 Peter Funt, Opinion contributor Comments Off on As 2020 Democrats deal with heavy baggage, Trump gets free pass on constant reversals

2020 Democrats are faulted for flipping or praised for maturing as they explain their shifting positions. Trump doesn’t worry about niceties like that.

Headlines

Justice Clarence Thomas discloses three trips paid for GOP donor, attorney blasts critics

August 31, 2023 John Fritze, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

Gadget guru or digitally distracted? Which of these 5 tech personalities are you?

August 31, 2023 Jennifer Jolly

‘Never seen anything like this’: Idalia deluge still wreaking havoc in Southeast. Live updates

August 31, 2023 John Bacon, Douglas Soule and Christopher Cann, USA TODAY

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023 Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

These kids are good: Young Reds in pursuit of a pennant stretch to remember

August 31, 2023 Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

Idalia makes history along Florida’s Big Bend, McConnell freezes again: 5 Things podcast

August 31, 2023 Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY

5 people shot in Illinois, 2 in critical condition

August 31, 2023 AP

USA TODAY Sports staff makes college football picks: Check out the predictions for 2023

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 USA TODAY

Why Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes team could surprise the nation (or not)

August 31, 2023 Brent Schrotenboer, USA TODAY
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