Jess Lahitou

The year ahead promises to be a whopper of political intrigue, events, and (probably) scandal. Here are the top stories to watch as we head into the hype that comes but once every four years: A presidential election.

Rejoicing or weeping will depend on who you are, but let’s look at what happened either way.

Democrats:

Wright’s argument is that the way super conservative Texas Republicans have taken control of the political agenda could replicate itself on the national scale.

This last Friday happened to be the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

If Hillary Clinton has major medical concerns, now is the time to tell the American public.

A few weeks ago, I thought we might actually celebrate the end of the 2016 election.

Wayne Tracker. When I first came across this made-up alias, it didn’t speak to me like someone’s first and last name.

Tim Kaine and Mike Pence both showed themselves superior to their presidential ticket counterparts. Ouch.

The five 2016 Democratic candidates for President met in Las Vegas for their first debate last night, and this writer’s prediction is that the field will be down to three for the next matchup. (Barring Joe Biden’s entry into the race, which remains a distant possibility).

If you’ve heard recent Internet claims that The Salvation Army doesn’t deserve your money, and you are now wondering whether or not to toss a few coins in the red can on your way to stock up on Christmas goodies, here’s a thought experiment: