Columns by Tim Constantine
In the last couple of Presidential elections, many of the pollsters were embarrassingly off the mark in their read of the American public. One pollster, however, has put together an amazing run. After proving to be America's most accurate national poll in the 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 presidential elections, IBD/TIPP did it again in 2020. IBD/TIPP has now been the most accurate in each of the last five presidential election cycles.
Published
January 20, 2023
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Predictions for the world economy for 2023 are not good. Nearly all economic experts expect an economic recession to engulf the civilized world, causing hardship and new challenges, just as things had begun to recover from the ravages of COVID-19. No one is spared, not Europe, not Asia and not the United States. The only area of disagreement seems to be how deep and how long the recession will be.
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January 17, 2023
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It's called a moment of clarity, that moment when someone says something that seems so crystal clear and painfully obvious that you wonder why you hadn't been able to annunciate it yourself.
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December 22, 2022
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Growing up in yesteryear America, there was any number of simple phrases intended to teach personal responsibility. "Save up for a rainy day" and "work hard to get ahead" were among them. The American dream itself was built on the notion that every American had the opportunity to create a better life for himself or herself and for his or her family.
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December 11, 2022
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Soccer isn't the most popular sport in the United States. In fact, it's not even close. Football, baseball and basketball dominate the television viewing habits of Americans. The NFL's Super Bowl is America's largest annual television event with an audience of more than 110 million people each year.
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November 23, 2022
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This week you announced your intention to run for President yet again in 2024. Your track record is one of surprises, combative proclamations, bucking the system and in all fairness, some impressive accomplishments.
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November 18, 2022
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In the weeks leading up to the 2022 federal elections, anticipation began to build for a dominant Republican performance from coast to coast. In political jargon, it became known as "the red wave."
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November 14, 2022
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The government of the United States has three branches, The Executive, the Judicial and the Legislative. The Executive Branch is made up of the President and the various departments and divisions that fall under his authority. The Judicial Branch interprets the Constitution and its application to all phases of American living. Federal Judges and Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the US Senate.
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November 4, 2022
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Have you ever observed a circumstance that seemed doomed to certain failure? Perhaps it was the nuptials of a friend when he or she was romantically enamored with someone who no one else believed had your friend's best interest at heart. Maybe it was your teenager's first used car purchase, which seemed like a great road to independence to your child but seemed clear and obvious to you would run very little and cost a lot.
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October 10, 2022
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Bipartisan. It is an odd word, seemingly seldom exercised. Some would say it is an endangered species, but one current US Senator is leading the effort for an ongoing bipartisan exercise by the full Congress. Before we dig into that, a little history may be in order.
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September 30, 2022
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame features some of the biggest names in the history of the musical genre. Artists like the Rolling Stones, Queen, Elton John and David Bowie all trace their origins to Great Britain.
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September 16, 2022
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President Joe Biden, facing historically low Presidential approval ratings and in serious danger of dragging his party down during the 2022 Congressional elections, has recently taken to describing Republicans as fascists and semi-fascists.
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September 2, 2022
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Joe Biden and the Democrats have had an abysmal year.
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August 25, 2022
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In 2010 the West African country of Ivory Coast held an election. Their then-incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo was unhappy with the outcome, a loss to his challenger, current President Alassane Ouattara.
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August 12, 2022
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The United States Congress has a longstanding practice of only being able to focus on one main issue at a time.
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July 29, 2022
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President Joe Biden's polling numbers from a wide variety of sources tell us beyond any shadow of a doubt that he and any hopes to push his agenda are both in deep trouble.
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July 15, 2022
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I have been an avid Kansas City Royals fan since boyhood. It has not always been easy, as the Royals have made the playoffs only twice since 1985. This year is sadly typical by Royals standards. They currently have the third-worst record in all of Major League Baseball (MLB). My love for the organization continues nonetheless.
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July 6, 2022
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Nine Justices sit on the United States Supreme Court. Whenever a sitting justice either voluntarily retires or passes away, a vacancy on the court is recognized. The President of the United States nominates someone to fill the vacant seat, with the advice and consent of the US Senate. A nomination to the Court is considered to be official when the Senate receives a signed nomination letter from the President. Once the Senate has held hearings and investigated the qualifications of the nominee, they vote and if a majority is in favor, the person is approved and takes his or her place on the highest court in the land.
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June 23, 2022
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When many Americans hear a generic reference to "The Middle East" their immediate impression may be one of war and/or challenging circumstances. The last two U.S. generations have heard endless tragic stories of American hostages, "death to America" chants from Iran, the war in Iraq and a never-ending dispute between the Israelis and Palestinians. The impression of trouble in the region runs deep.
Published
June 6, 2022
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When I was a child my parents knew a woman who would come and stay with my brothers and sisters and me on the extremely rare occasion that both my Mom and Dad were away at the same time. Mom was a full-time Mom so this nearly never occurred, but once in a blue moon, my parents would allow themselves a romantic getaway from their five children. The woman who watched us went on to her eternal reward long ago but out of respect, I will not call her by her real name. For this column, she will be Margaret.
Published
May 19, 2022
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