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Author: Peter Funt, Opinion contributor

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The best COVID-19 vaccine sales pitch is not ‘protect others.’ It’s ‘save yourself!’

December 16, 2020Peter Funt, Opinion contributorComments Off on The best COVID-19 vaccine sales pitch is not ‘protect others.’ It’s ‘save yourself!’

Patriotism and altruism won’t sell the COVID vaccine. A self-preservation appeal is far more compelling in today’s America than ‘protect the vulnerable.’

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

October 24, 2020Peter Funt, Opinion contributorComments 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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Trump-Biden campaign could be shortest ever, due to COVID, racial tensions and job losses

July 2, 2020Peter Funt, Opinion contributorComments Off on Trump-Biden campaign could be shortest ever, due to COVID, racial tensions and job losses

During the slow-walk through summer, we should curb the virus, stay safe and watch TV. All I want to hear from Trump and Biden: See you in September.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Trump can’t even play a president on TV. America, we’re on our own.

March 21, 2020Peter Funt, Opinion contributorComments Off on Coronavirus pandemic: Trump can’t even play a president on TV. America, we’re on our own.

The best we could hope for was that Trump would stay out of the way. Instead he’s center stage spreading hunches, distortions and faulty assumptions.

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

March 18, 2020Peter Funt, Opinion contributorComments 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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Democrats are overthinking the 2020 nomination race. Time to let passions rule.

February 28, 2020Peter Funt, Opinion contributorComments Off on Democrats are overthinking the 2020 nomination race. Time to let passions rule.

Don’t try to out-analyze the analysts. In South Carolina, on Super Tuesday and beyond, Democrats should trust their instincts and go with their guts.

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Joe Biden would show selfless patriotism by quitting the 2020 Democratic nomination race

February 12, 2020Peter Funt, Opinion contributorComments Off on Joe Biden would show selfless patriotism by quitting the 2020 Democratic nomination race

Why not let the voters decide? Because Biden’s campaign isn’t going to work, and other Democrats need a chance to draw minority and centrist support.

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

October 14, 2019Peter Funt, Opinion contributorComments 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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Pete Buttigieg is priming America for a young, gay president, but probably not in 2020

May 17, 2019Peter Funt, Opinion contributorComments 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.

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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