At this writing (late Monday night), Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is still clinging to office (he reportedly doesn’t want to leave when people think he’s a racist, a ship that’s likely sailed by now.)
Tonight, President Trump will go to the House of Representatives (his invitation got delayed in the mail by a week) to give his State of the Union Address.
Sen. Kamala Harris, the current Democratic presidential favorite among people who would like a lot of expensive stuff for free, branded the idea of a wall to protect the US border as “medieval.”
Today's Commentary --- Ralph Northam's self-immolation continues -- My weekend monologue -- Ainsworth: Thank you so much, Gladys Knight -- Ainsworth: Reader offers personal pregnancy story and idea for lawmakers --- The Super Bowl -- US drops out -- A stunning lack of concern -- Soaking the rich -- Evening Edition -- Daily Verse
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s public self-immolation is going on for so long, it’s almost like the Hanukkah story of the small bottle of oil that miraculously kept burning for eight days and nights. Only I can’t imagine anyone ever turning this into a holiday.
The deeply felt responses to my commentary on abortion keep arriving, and it’s especially gratifying to see the personal stories. This letter in particular makes some wonderful points...