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Kelly Riddell

Kelly Riddell

kriddell@washingtontimes.com

Kelly Riddell is a former columnist and commentary writer for The Washington Times.

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Libertarian candidate for President Gary Johnson admits he has little chance of winning, but hopes he can garner at least 5 percent of the vote. (Associated Press)

Gary Johnson seems to have lost steam

In the latest batch of presidential polling, Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson seems to have lost his mojo -- shrinking from about 10 percent support to the low single-digits.

October 26, 2016
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, right, practices her dance moves with DJ Stephen "tWitch" Boss during a break in the taping of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at Rockefeller Center in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Hillary Clinton and the art of pandering

Hillary Clinton took pandering to a new level Tuesday, appearing on Univision with a dwarf, a bottle of Tequila and a full mariachi band for her birthday celebration.

October 26, 2016
Former President Bill Clinton, left, accompanied by Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at debate watch party at the Craig Ranch Regional Amphitheater in North Las Vegas, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, following the third presidential debate. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Clintons’ top 10 pay-to-play allegations

The Clintons' have been involved in an elaborate pay-to-play scheme, auctioning off their personal time and government access, to the highest bidder. The Clinton Foundation was the vehicle used by foreign governments and dignitaries, in which they would donate money to in exchange for time with the potential next president, the former president, or beneficial treatment from the U.S. government while Hillary Clinton was serving as Secretary of State.

October 24, 2016
Illustration on the Banana Republic level of Obama/Clinton politics by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

The Obama-Clinton banana republic

A fair, balanced, and independent Justice Department. Neutral diplomats, who serve the public over politics, at the State Department. An unbiased, honest, mainstream media.

October 20, 2016
Chris Wallace had his facts down cold, and asked questions that led to more than the candidates' prepared sound-bites. (Associated Press)

Debate grades: Chris Wallace the clear winner

For any swing voters left in the U.S., the third presidential debate put the focus on the issues and highlighted the stark policy differences between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

October 19, 2016
In this Oct. 13, 2016, file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

The eight most recent Wikileaks revelations to rock Hillary Clinton’s campaign

The drip, drip, drip of John Podesta's email hack keeps coming from WikiLeaks, exposing the sickening relationship between the press and Hillary Clinton's campaign, and the internal turmoil about, quite frankly, Mrs. Clinton's ability as a presidential candidate. Here are the top five takeaways from the latest dump.

October 19, 2016

Vogue endorses Hillary Clinton using a photo from 1993

The media and elitist love for Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential nominee, continues. It's unhinged. Vogue Magazine made its first political endorsement on Tuesday backing Mrs. Clinton for president.

October 18, 2016
In this April 4, 2016, file photo, a large crowd of media and voting rights advocates listen as Arizona Secretary of State Michele Reagan speaks during a news conference after she certified the official canvass of the Arizona presidential primary election in Phoenix. New ID requirements. Unfamiliar or distant polling places. Names missing from the voter rolls. Those are just some of the challenges that could disrupt voting across the country through Election Day. While most elections have their share of glitches, experts worry conditions are ripe this year for trouble at the nations polling places. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

No, voter fraud isn’t a myth: 10 cases where it’s all too real

As Donald Trump takes on the Republican establishment, Democrats and the mainstream media, he's telling supporters they're fighting against a "rigged" system, rife with voter fraud and those eager to protect the status quo. The left, predictably, says this type of talk is "dangerous" to the integrity of our electoral system, and then glibly asks for Mr. Trump to prove his voter fraud allegations.

October 17, 2016