Eliyohu Mintz

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The week that will decide the election

October 3, 2016

If there’s one thing we’ve learned about the 2016 electorate after many dozens of polls, it’s this: The Republicans could have nominated a mile-high mound of flaming medical waste and between 38 and 43 percent of the American electorate would have voted for it over Hillary Rodham Clinton. No one is suggesting Donald Trump is […]


Can Trump turn the page?

October 3, 2016

After perhaps the worst week any presidential nominee has ever had, Donald Trump enters the final full month of the 2016 contest in desperate need of a big moment to halt Hillary Clinton’s newfound momentum and his own downward spiral. Trouble is, he may have to wait another seven days. Barring a major shake-up coming […]


LeBron endorses Hillary

October 2, 2016

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James endorsed Hillary Clinton Sunday evening, the day before the Democratic nominee is scheduled to visit James’ Ohio hometown of Akron, campaigning on the economy. In the op-ed piece published by Business Insider, James said his goal after winning multiple NBA championships is to mentor and provide support for children who […]


Biden to keynote D.C. memorial service for Shimon Peres

October 2, 2016

Vice President Joe Biden will deliver the keynote remarks at a Washington D.C. memorial service for former Israeli president and prime minister Shimon Peres. The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington are hosting the service October 6, according to a release. In addition to Biden, former secretary […]


Kaine bests Pence in fundraising battle

October 2, 2016

Donors skeptical of supporting Donald Trump are beginning to open their wallets at the behest of Mike Pence. But it’s still not tilting the money advantage in Trump’s direction: Tim Kaine has added far more money to Hilary Clinton’s coffers than Trump’s running mate. Campaign officials credit Pence with helping bring in about $10 million […]


Giuliani: Trump ‘better for the United States than a woman’

October 2, 2016

Donald Trump surrogate Rudy Giuliani on Sunday suggested that a man such as Donald Trump would be a better president “than a woman.” “Don’t you think a man who has this kind of economic genius is a lot better for the United States than a woman, and the only thing she’s ever produced is a […]


Five questions about Trump’s tax returns

October 2, 2016

The campaign-shaking disclosure that Donald Trump claimed a $916 million loss on his 1995 tax returns raised more questions than it answered. It’s not surprising that Trump would use losses to minimize his tax bill, which is perfectly legal. But their sheer magnitude has many tax experts wondering about the details of how they were […]


Vermont Democrats: Where’s Bernie?

October 2, 2016

Vermont Democrats are feeling the Bern this fall — and not in a good way. Bernie Sanders, by far the most popular political figure in his state but one who has long clashed with the more moderate Democratic establishment there, has no apparent plans to assist Democrats’ nominee for governor, Sue Minter, who faces a […]