Tim Constantine

Trump re-election: Can he beat Democrats in 2020?

In my role as talk radio host and television commentator, the one question I get asked by the public more than any other is whether Donald Trump can get re-elected to the presidency of the United States in 2020.

John Bolton explains Trump’s strategy on North Korea, China trade

Interview: President Trump's National Security Adviser John Bolton sat down recently at the White House complex with Tim Constantine. They discussed the Middle East, the upcoming trade talks with China and President Trump's second summit with North Korea's Kim Jong-un.

Cathollc boys, Native Americans and real racists

You have likely seen, heard and/or read about the confrontation this past week at the Lincoln Memorial between a group of Catholic high school students from Kentucky and a Native American with a drum.

Beware of the next great buzzword/catchphrase — ‘structural crisis’

I recently attended a large international forum in the Middle East. Heads of state, foreign ministers and other top officials from government and academia were in attendance with me. I met fascinating and brilliant people and learned a great deal. Most significantly, I learned the world's next great buzzword.

Afghan mom sells daughter, global warming blamed

The United States recently lost three special operation service members to a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.

Hillary Clinton, Mike Tyson two of a kind

The Wall Street Journal published an op-ed this past week co-authored by Mark Penn, a former adviser to both Bill and Hillary Clinton. The column tells us that Hillary will indeed run again for President again in 2020 and that a new version, referred to as Hillary 4.0, will crush a field of Democrats on her way to again securing the party's nomination and apparently finally taking her rightful place in history as America's first woman president.

No blue wave: What was the referendum?

The mainstream media spent the 72 hours leading up to Election Day 2018 repeating the mantra that this election is a referendum on President Trump.

Struts’ ‘Young and Dangerous’ reclaims classic rock era

I grew up in the era when what is now referred to as classic rock dominated the radio airwaves. Classic rock is generally defined as music ranging from the late 1960s to the late 1980s, primarily focusing on commercially successful rock 'n' roll.

Birthright citizenship: Constitutional expert says Trump has authority to stop it

The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed 150 years ago. It states in part, "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside."

In ironic twist, Trump can seize the moment and forge a legacy of civility

Jamal Khashoggi and the empty chair

A couple of months ago, I was invited to participate in the inaugural annual Gulf International Conference hosted by the Gulf International Forum, a Washington-based Middle East think tank.

Baseball All-Stars in Middle East?

Major League Baseball brings its annual summer All-Star classic to our nation's capital this week.

Qatar rates as a model of success in a troubled region

For many Americans, that phrase evokes images of violent confrontation and perpetual unrest. In places like Syria that may be accurate, but in reality, the Middle East is home to a wide variety of people and cultures -- including some that are world leaders in such fields as business, education and medicine.

Al Jazeera Mideast hostage free speech

The United States likes to hold itself up as an example to the rest of the world how humankind can flourish when afforded certain freedoms. Among those freedoms is Freedom of Speech. The ability to express ourselves, even if our opinion differs from those in control of the government is a cherished right.

John Kasich is modern-day Pontius Pilate

Ohio Gov. John Kasich won his first election to public office in 1978. Since that time he has been wildly popular in his home state of Ohio as a state legislator, member of the US Congress and as Governor. Most credit his blue collar "everyman" approach and his conservative credentials with his success.

The DNC and the LPGA

The 2016 election season is over and the verdicts are in. Not only did the Republican candidate win the White House, the GOP maintained control of the Senate and kept its overwhelming majority in the House of Representatives. The Republicans also have more governors in the 50 states than at any time in history. Toss in the huge Republican gains of 2014 and it appears America has made a clear statement.

FBI Director James Comey should resign

In early 2013 upon leaving her post as Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton was required by law to turn over all work related emails to the State Department to assure she, and they, complied with public records laws and could appropriately respond to any Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.

Presidential election: What if no one won?

What if they held an election and no one won? Not possible you say? Think again.

Hillary Clinton: The fix is in

The fix is in. In sports jargon that phrase means someone has tried to influence the outcome of a sporting event, usually before the competition actually began.

Colin Kaepernick a sad case

Colin Kaepernick is an NFL quarterback that plays for the San Francisco 49ers.