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Author: Paul Brandus, Opinion columnist

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Coronavirus economy: We’re in for a painful slog, not Trump’s fast, ‘spectacular’ recovery

May 12, 2020Paul Brandus, Opinion columnistComments Off on Coronavirus economy: We’re in for a painful slog, not Trump’s fast, ‘spectacular’ recovery

Political hyperbole about ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’ has obscured the fact that things weren’t that great to begin with. Growth has slowed and wages are low.

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Donald Trump is much worse than Richard Nixon. He may even have committed treason.

October 3, 2019Paul Brandus, Opinion columnistComments Off on Donald Trump is much worse than Richard Nixon. He may even have committed treason.

The Russians attacked us. If the commander in chief who swore to defend us said it didn’t bother him, this was ‘giving them aid and comfort.’

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Would we have survived the Cuban missile crisis if Donald Trump had been president in 1962?

May 16, 2019Paul Brandus, Opinion columnistComments Off on Would we have survived the Cuban missile crisis if Donald Trump had been president in 1962?

Trump’s disregard for U.S. intelligence is increasingly risky as threats mount, from Iran and North Korea to climate change and Russian intervention.

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6 real emergencies that should be more important to Donald Trump than the wall

January 11, 2019Paul Brandus, Opinion columnistComments Off on 6 real emergencies that should be more important to Donald Trump than the wall

Trump doesn’t need to manufacture an emergency on the border. From the shutdown to declining life expectancy, there are real crises we need solved.

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In praise of restraint: George H. W. Bush’s Iraq war policy is a model for today’s leaders

December 5, 2018Paul Brandus, Opinion columnistComments Off on In praise of restraint: George H. W. Bush’s Iraq war policy is a model for today’s leaders

Bush’s cautious approach was questioned but it worked. It contained Iraq, spared countless lives, saved trillions of dollars and preserved US standing.

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Politicians like Trump should back General Motors for taking risks and making changes

November 28, 2018November 28, 2018Paul Brandus, Opinion columnistComments Off on Politicians like Trump should back General Motors for taking risks and making changes

Corporate nostalgia is one thing, economic survival is another. Leaders like Trump should encourage GM and other companies to innovate and adapt.

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Midterm losses humbled and changed other presidents. Will Trump follow suit? Dream on.

November 16, 2018Paul Brandus, Opinion columnistComments Off on Midterm losses humbled and changed other presidents. Will Trump follow suit? Dream on.

Past presidents have been able to overcome midterm thrashings by achieving legislative success. Trump’s hesitance to compromise could cost him in 2020.

Headlines

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

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

A State Department office is giving young people a voice. Abby Finkenauer is leading the effort

August 31, 2023Rachel Looker, USA TODAY

Far-right candidate seduces Argentine electorate

August 31, 2023AP

Hundreds join Nepal gay pride rally

August 31, 2023AP

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

August 31, 2023Jennifer Jolly

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

August 31, 2023Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

Dog repeatedly escapes Michigan shelter, sneaks into nursing home, is adopted by residents

August 31, 2023John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press

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

August 31, 2023Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

Kia recalls nearly 320,000 cars because the trunk may not open from the inside

August 31, 2023Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

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

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
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