IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8 July 2025 WASHINGTON MERRY-GO-ROUND Today’s Events in Historical Perspective America’s Longest-Running Column Founded 1932 It’s the taxes, stupid By Douglas Cohn and Eleanor Clift WASHINGTON – James Carville got it right when, months ago, he predicted the Trump-aligned GOP would self-destruct. The Democratic strategist famous for his winning […]
Promises promises too many promises
IMMEDIATE RELEASE 28 June 2025 WASHINGTON MERRY-GO-ROUND Today’s Events in Historical Perspective America’s Longest-Running Column Founded 1932 Promises, promises, too many promises By Douglas Cohn and Eleanor Clift WASHINGTON – Donald Trump won the presidency by promising everything to everyone who was receptive to his messaging, but the most significant of […]
Contractors on the Ground
IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7 June 2025 WASHINGTON MERRY-GO-ROUND Today’s Events in Historical Perspective America’s Longest-Running Column Founded 1932 Contractors on the Ground By Douglas Cohn and Eleanor Clift WASHINGTON – You do not have to be a scientist to recognize the value of rare earth minerals. They are essential for everything from […]
When Democrats say Thank you Mr President
IMMEDIATE RELEASE 26 May 2025 WASHINGTON MERRY-GO-ROUND Today’s Events in Historical Perspective America’s Longest-Running Column Founded 1932 When Democrats say “Thank you, Mr. President” By Douglas Cohn and Eleanor Clift WASHINGTON – Virginia’s status as a bellwether is unrivaled. As the only state holding a gubernatorial election in the off year, […]
The Arsonist As Hero
IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11 May 2025 WASHINGTON MERRY-GO-ROUND Today’s Events in Historical Perspective America’s Longest-Running Column Founded 1932 The arsonist as hero By Douglas Cohn and Eleanor Clift WASHINGTON – After the most harrowing first 100 days of any modern president, what happens during the second 100 days? America loves a comeback […]
the 100-day clown show is over
IMMEDIATE RELEASE 26 April 2025 WASHINGTON MERRY-GO-ROUND Today’s Events in Historical Perspective America’s Longest-Running Column Founded 1932 The 100-day clown show is over By Douglas Cohn and Eleanor Clift WASHINGTON – Based on actual accomplishments versus what he is railing about, Donald Trump has had the worst 100 days of any […]
It is going to be a revolting week
IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8 April 2025 WASHINGTON MERRY-GO-ROUND Today’s Events in Historical Perspective America’s Longest-Running Column Founded 1932 It is going to be a revolting week By Douglas Cohn and Eleanor Clift WASHINGTON – In the wake of ill-conceived, trade-imploding tariffs, a sea of revolts has emerged from the public, trading partners, […]
The Four Faces of Trump
IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5 April 2025 WASHINGTON MERRY-GO-ROUND Today’s Events in Historical Perspective America’s Longest-Running Column Founded 1932 The four faces of Trump By Douglas Cohn and Eleanor Clift WASHINGTON – The truth is that no one knows what motivates President Trump and, as a result, what he could do, might do, […]
He sent in the clowns
IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1 April 2025 WASHINGTON MERRY-GO-ROUND Today’s Events in Historical Perspective America’s Longest-Running Column Founded 1932 He sent in the clowns By Douglas Cohn and Eleanor Clift WASHINGTON – President Trump sent in the clowns, and the circus has begun with the most unqualified, incompetent, inexperienced, immature group of presidential […]
Enough is enough
IMMEDIATE RELEASE 23 March 2025 WASHINGTON MERRY-GO-ROUND Today’s Events in Historical Perspective America’s Longest-Running Column Founded 1932 Enough is enough By Douglas Cohn and Eleanor Clift WASHINGTON – Are we in a constitutional crisis? The answer turns entirely on how far President Trump wants to take his assertion that the executive […]