Michael Barone
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The Democrats: Leadership discredited, party off kilterMay 20, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: How does a political party with overwhelming advantages, including increasing support from the growing bloc of highly educated and affluent voters, almost monopoly support from the press and broadcast media, and with burgeoning financial and high-tech sectors of the economy, manage to lose just about everything across the board?
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On education, Mississippi shows the wayMay 20, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: Shocking new data shows Mississippi now leads the nation in key education metrics. Is the Deep South outperforming progressive states?
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European elites destroy democracy in order to save itMay 14, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: It's a puzzle why so many highly educated Europeans — and highly educated Americans — feel that limiting the number of immigrants entering their countries is morally akin to mass murder.
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Trump's push for truly equal rightsMay 06, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: Racial quotas and admissions preferences, though backed by institutions, violate civil rights laws and principles. Trump's order bans this discrimination.
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Why does union membership keep declining?Apr 16, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: Union membership has been declining for decades. Public sector unions now make up the majority, while private sector unions struggle despite Democratic efforts. Unions face issues like automation, quality of leadership, and lack of necessity.
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Will Trump’s Tariffs Move Us Back to the constitutional Order?Apr 16, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: Trump's recent tariffs have caused economic uncertainty and stock market drops, but their full effects are still unclear. Polls show tariffs are unpopular, but Trump's approval is so far unaffected.
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Trump seems bent on political self-harmApr 06, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone:
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Abundance versus 'everything bagel' liberalismApr 01, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone:
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A formidable president storms aheadMar 12, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: Despite controversies and an assassination attempt, Trump continues implementing his agenda, aided by Republican wins, though economists caution his tariffs could spur inflation.
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Getting to DenmarkMar 04, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: