Democrats WON. . .Because They Did Nothing

Grover Norquist: "The Senate got reelected because they never voted on anything, it was the only way they were able to get reelected." Norquist was a unique guest on the latest edition of "This Week With George Stephanopoulos". It was first time on...

Beach Cities, Gun Violence, Safe Schools,

The public schools in the South Bay are relatively safe. However, a recent shooting at Gardena High School should remind us that in the absolute sense of security, no one is safe. There are no safe neighborhoods, there are not safe schools. The fearful scenario of a...

Mayor Booker: The USA Needs a "Philosophical Debate"

The New Jersey GOP should breathe a sigh of relief (with the Democrats sighing with grief): Newark Mayor Cory Booker has declined to run against Governor Chris Christie in 2013. US Senator Frank Lautenberg may be stepping down in 2014, and Booker is thinking about...

John Boehner in a Bind (About to be Banned?)

It's tough being House Speaker. John Boehner has to be the standard bearer for the national party, for his caucus, yet he also has to work out comprehensive compromises in order to get anything done. This task has gone from really difficult to just plain...

Rhode Island: Stay Off the Road of Despair

The Republican Party nationwide did not do well November 6th. The New England GOP did especially poorly. Massachusetts and Rhode Island GOP lost more seats from their very dwindled numbers in the statehouse. Frankly, the GOP had a bad night in part because the...