Bob McKnight

Post #8, Bob McKnight's Subscription Commentary "Because I Could." Former President Bill Clinton Former President Bill Clinton was once asked directly, "Why did you get involved with a White House Intern?" His answer was revealing, "Because I could." Privilege has benefits. The Clintons are not alone. President Donald Trump promised to reveal his taxes, denies profiting off the Presidency, and said he never met Putin. All are lies, probably because he feels he can. He br

I confess. I have always found former Louisiana Republican Governor Bobby Jindal interesting (particularly as an immigrant), but never convincing. He like Ohio Republican Governor Kasich, brag about all they have done to make their states the best in our country. I just don't see any realistic national vision of improving our country from either of them. But I did read a recent Op Ed by Gov. Jindal that opened my eyes. He says most GOP voters know that Donald Trump change

I did not serve with Debbie Wasserman Schultz in the Florida Legislature, but I did follow her career with a passing interest since we both served in the House and Senate from South Florida. She has always struck me as bright, but lacking in effective lawmaking skills. She was always working on the fringe left, never seeking out effective bi-partisan legislative partners. When she went to the Congress, I thought President Barack Obama made a mistake by making her the highe

For many of my Democratic friends that think the 2016 Presidential Campaign is pretty well decided--they think Secretary Hillary Clinton cannot lose to the out of control Republican Candidate Donald Trump. Like many providing comments and evaluations of the state and national political scene, I have thought long and hard about it. My conclusion is that Trump could actually win the popular vote. I don't think the polls reflect the deep disdain Americans have for the Clintons