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Opinion: Dems trying to offer voters some self-reflection

Perhaps the most memorable moment of this year’s Democratic convention came the night before Kamala Harris officially accepted the party’s nomination for president. It was no simple matter for anyone to follow a lineup of such stars as Oprah Winfrey, Stevie Wonder and Barack and Michelle ...

Opinion: Harris’ and Trump’s economic policies compared

As we approach another pivotal election, voters are once again being bombarded with messaging that paints the two main candidates as opposites. We’re told Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump represent radically different visions for America’s economic future. ...

Opinion: Gutsy Republicans take stand at DNC

The Democratic National Convention has been a lively dance party featuring the usual lineup of partisan speakers. Barack Obama, as usual, charmed the crowd, mocking Donald Trump’s obsession over crowd size with a subtle but unmistakable hand gesture. One of the most moving speeches, ...

Opinion: What Harris is missing in attacking ‘price-gouging’

The best thing about Kamala Harris’ policy debut last week was the backlash. I don’t mean the political backlash; Harris’ attack on “ price-gouging” was probably smart politics. It amplified her campaign’s message that she’s “ fighting for the people.” That economists scoff ...

Opinion: A tale of a wizard and a ‘hillbilly’

Picture Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, as young, beautiful Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz,” being blown away in a storm and, in the end, coming face to face with the scary wizard. And there he is, a blowhard behind a green curtain, shouting into the ...

Opinion: Is the bitter Biden story just baloney?

Joe Biden’s decision to leave the Democratic National Convention right after opening night makes sense. Being president is a full-time job, and he has to get back to the office. But the more sexy story is that Biden’s decision to not stick around reflects bitterness over how party ...