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Analysis and Commentary

We Need To Start Preparing For The November Election — Now

by Michael McFaulvia The Washington Post
Wednesday, April 15, 2020

The presidential election on Nov. 3 will be one the most consequential votes in the history of American democracy. Make no mistake: this is not just an election about differing policies. Nor is it only about Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden. The very legitimacy of our system is at stake — with profound consequences for the future of global democracy and the United States’ place in the world.

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Kicking and Screaming: WSJ’s Kim Strassel on the Media vs. Trump

interview with Kimberley A. Strasselvia Uncommon Knowledge
Monday, April 13, 2020

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The media’s treatment of Donald Trump.

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Area 45: Tevi Troy: The White House “Fight House”

interview with Tevi Troyvia Matters of Policy & Politics
Monday, April 13, 2020

What makes for feuds and turf struggles inside the Office of the President?

Interviews

Lanhee Chen On 'Meet The Press' Panel: Bernie Sanders Drops Out Of 2020 Race

interview with Lanhee J. Chenvia Real Clear Politics
Sunday, April 12, 2020

Hoover Institution fellow Lanhee Chen discusses the presidential race and how Bernie Sanders dropping out will effect the race.

Analysis and Commentary

Is Biden Hardly — Or Trying Hard To Be — The New Harding?

by Bill Whalenvia Forbes
Sunday, April 12, 2020

Political anniversaries sometimes invite comparisons.

Analysis and CommentaryNational Security

Joe Biden Fails To Understand The Constitution On Military Matters

by John Yoovia The Hill
Saturday, April 11, 2020

Democrats regularly charge that President Trump does not understand or respect the Constitution and the law. Indeed, just months ago, Democrats in Congress voted unanimously during his impeachment trial to remove him from office. This week, however, Joe Biden displayed a woeful lack of understanding of the most fundamental cornerstone of the Constitution, which is civilian control over the military. 

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Robert Service Assesses Czar Vladimir

interview with Robert Servicevia Matters of Policy & Politics
Friday, April 10, 2020

Putin’s grip on power and the role of oligarchs in maintaining that power.

Interviews

Victor Davis Hanson: The Democrats Hesitantly Advance The Unusual Candidacy Of Joe Biden

interview with Victor Davis Hansonvia The John Batchelor Show
Thursday, April 9, 2020

Hoover Institution fellow Victor Davis Hanson discusses the candidacy of Joe Biden.

In the News

Episode 204: The Big Picture

mentioning John Yoovia National Review
Thursday, April 9, 2020

Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, and Jim discuss whether we’ve seen the epidemic’s peak or not, their dislike for international organizations, and whether or not Bernie’s campaign was a failure.

Interviews

Bill Whalen On The John Batchelor Show

interview with Bill Whalenvia The John Batchelor Show
Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Hoover Institution fellow Bill Whalen discusses his Forbes article "Coming Soon To The Biden Campaign: “Binders Full Of Women."

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