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Saunders: Trump’s use of persuasion over diktat right approach
Many on the left ironically have called for force when they’ve railed against Trump for executive action.
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Schwab: Self-dealing, election-fixing bitter pills to swallow
Nov. 3 election may be the only sure remedy to the abuses of the Trump administration and the…
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Saunders: Why are Post, Times boycotting briefing room?
Suddenly, the White House is as dangerous to reporters as a natural disaster or war-torn nation.
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Harrop: Gov. Cuomo drawn into leadership void Trump created
While Trump sought scapegoats, Cuomo has taken on the role of explainer, strategizer and comforter.
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Schwab: It’s not all bad news; the president’s ratings are up
One Obama-era legacy of which Trump approves: Never let a good crisis go to waste.
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Harrop: Fleeing for ‘safer’ pastures could backfire
Heading for the hills (and lower infection rates) could also mean going without adequate care.
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Burke: Trump wanted to fill the church pews for Easter
A veritable Easter parade of doctors, scientists and even GOP governors are telling Trump, no!
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Saunders: Worst-case scenarios aren’t the only possibilities
We can’t lift vigilance tomorrow, but there are risks in keeping the economy shut down for months.
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Harrop: One upside to the shutdown; air is easier to breathe
This has given us a clear view to what our environment can be with a cleaner-running economy.
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Schwab: Covid-19 outbreak may put Trumpism’s tenets to test
Covid-19 has turned America into a massive social experiment; a test of liberalism vs. Trumpism.
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Harrop: Even when socially distant, we’re in this together
Even without physical contact, we find ways to connect and feel a sense of purpose to this separation.
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Harrop: Votes, not donations, are what determine elections
Bernie can spin the primary results all he wants; it doesn’t change the outcome of the voters’ wishes.
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Saunders: The problem with widespread shutdowns
Where they are unwarranted or too early they risk creating opposition when they are needed.
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Schwab: Virus brings out worst, best in leaders and ourselves
Trump’s lack of leadership is countered by good governors. Gouging has been countered by charity.
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Harrop: Outbreak complicates elderly’s already stressful care
Coronavirus concerns have added to the worries we have in caring for those who aren’t independent.
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Burke: Consequence of Trump’s lies have quickly escalated
It’s one thing to take credit for a LNG plant. It’s another to mislead the nation about a…
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Saunders: Over-abundance of caution can cause economic harm
The decision to close down schools and empty out businesses could prove costly to many Americans.
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Schwab: Virus deadly enough without Trump’s botched response
Trump’s disdain for science and penchant for falsehoods have always been dangerous. Now they’re deadly.
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Harrop: AOC needs to choose between future and irrelevance
There’s much to admire about the congresswoman; but she risks letting ideology get in the way.
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Saunders: Schumer was aiming higher than two justices
Threat or not, the Senate minority leader’s message was meant for the Supreme Court’s chief justice.