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The Political Message from Omaha Should Be Obvious
As I flew into Omaha for the first time, the only thing visible from my descending plane was cornfields. You could even see the tassels. I was wondering, where is the city?
There certainly was a city, with a world-class medical center, famous zoo and great nightlife. Old school steakhouses mixed with Persian and Asian restaurants. Anyone who ...Read more
Without a SALT Fix, the Republican Majority May Be Doomed
At least six congressional Republicans are demanding a radical fix in the 2017 tax law targeting residents of high-income states. If they don't get it, they may sink Donald Trump's tax-and-spending package, his "one big beautiful bill."
And who can blame these reps from New York, New Jersey and California? At issue is the unfair cap on the ...Read more
Politics and the Age of Politicians
Democrats are deep in debate over the age of their older leaders. Some need replacement, according to younger Democrats who want to replace them. And in some cases, they are right.
But these arguments turn toxic when they equate age with capability. Ageism is bad politics, especially when you look at the age of the electorate.
David Hogg, ...Read more
The Tariff Target on Roses Makes Zero Sense
May is usually the best month for florists, Mother's Day being a big reason. But Donald Trump's tariff war is raining pain on their bestselling season.
Pierson's Flower Shop and Greenhouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, expects customers to dial back on purchases because of higher prices forced by tariffs.
"We ship a lot from Europe, we ship a lot ...Read more