Barack Obama

Published
March 15, 2019

Another View: Make honest comparison of Trump, Obama economic records

There have been months of robust growth under the current president – but job creation still lags.
Published
March 3, 2019

Jim Fossel: Maine Democrats have not learned their lesson

Expensive programs and tax increases will alienate moderates.
Published
February 24, 2019

The View From Here: ‘Electability’ too hard to judge

Primary voters should pick their favorite and not try to guess who might do best in November 2020.
Published
February 21, 2019

White House ends talks on mileage standards with California, opening door to court battle

President Trump has challenged the state's practice of setting its own rules, which it has done since the 1970s.
Published
February 8, 2019

Marc A. Thiessen: United States can’t stop fighting terrorists in Afghanistan, Syria now

Great nations do not quit before they prevail – our enemies certainly won't.
Published
January 4, 2019

Marc A. Thiessen: From Kim to Kavanaugh, Trump had year of successes

2018 was a productive year for the president, who also stood firm against Iran and Russia.
Published
December 27, 2018

Michelle Obama tops list of most admired women

The annual Gallup poll also found former President Barack Obama the most admired man for the 11th straight year.
Published
December 21, 2018

Letter to the editor: Judge’s ruling declaring ACA unconstitutional is a good thing

If it stands, the federal government will have less control over us and the states will be free to develop their own health care systems.
Published
December 20, 2018

Regulation rollback: Oil train catastrophe in the making?

The Trump administration miscalculates the potential benefits of putting better brakes on trains that haul explosive fuels.
Published
December 5, 2018

The presidents club assembles to mourn its de facto chairman

On display in the rare gathering was the past presidents' uneasy relationship with the current office holder.