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Republicans are the party of the blame game

I’m a big believer in bipartisanship. I come from an era when Democrats and Republicans worked together successfully on a variety of important issues. As a Democrat, I remember the Republican Party as the party of Lincoln, the party of Ronald Reagan . . . more

4/26/19

Wanted: a presidential apology that will never happen

I haven’t seen an official announcement from the White House, but there’s a rumor that President Trump will declare a National Day of Apology, on which all elected Democrats and the media . . . more

4/5/19

It’s not socialism, it’s common sense

Once upon a time, the world around us moved at a modest pace. There were no fancy smartphones, laptops, E-ZPass, car navigation systems or ATMs. People bought daily newspapers and magazines . . . more

2/22/19

In the 4th Congressional District, send Rice back to Washington

To slash through the sea of partisanship that now engulfs Congress, strong proponents of bipartisanship and people of action are needed. more

11/1/18

The president’s party doesn’t care about the Empire State

By any measure, America is sharply divided over the presidency of Donald Trump. Even in a so-called blue state like New York, I know quite a few people who are avid Trump supporters, but . . . more

10/19/18

In the 4th Congressional District incumbent Kathleen Rice is being challenged by Ameer Benno.

It’s Kathleen Rice vs. Ameer Benno in the 4th Congressional District

Republican Ameer Benno in the 4th Congressional District is challenging incumbent two-term Congresswoman Kathleen Rice, a Democrat. The Herald asked Benno and Rice questions focusing on issues vital to the residents of the 4th C.D., which encompasses several suburban communities in southern and central Nassau County. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/18/18

Republicans are running short on ammunition

Wars and political campaigns have a lot in common. You can’t win a war without ammunition and a strategy, and you can’t win an election without issues and a game plan. The upcoming midterm election . . . more

9/28/18

Health care remains the nation’s central issue

Anyone who watches or listens to daily news broadcasts encounters a steady stream of government officials insisting that the economy is improving steadily and that the lives of average Americans are getting better. more

6/8/18

Living in the land of wasted potential

I recently attended a breakfast meeting, and sat in a room full of successful business leaders along with a large number of attorneys. The subject was the business climate on Long Island, and somehow . . . more

9/28/17

Congress: Stop fiddling while American taxpayers get burned

Let’s imagine our house on fire. What’s the first thing we’d want to do? Put it out! Try to save it to be repaired and reoccupied. But too often these days . . . more

8/10/17

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