President Donald Trump has painted himself as the ultimate patriot. Any criticism of him or his policies is deemed unpatriotic, but it shouldn’t be that way. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues patriotism doesn’t mean unceasing support for everything a country does.
OPINION: Democrats need a moderate candidate in 2020 election
Candidates Joe Biden and Amy Klobuchar have both positioned themselves in relatively moderate stances, but it all depends on who you talk to. Columnist Grace Hallen argues the election of a radical democratic candidate will only splinter party lines further.
News in :90: Oct. 24, 2019
The Summit League commissioner said a decision on St. Thomas’ Division I move will not be reached until at least January and Republicans stormed into a closed-door deposition, briefly halting the Democrat-led impeachment investigation. Production Editor Emily Haugen.
AP: Trump attacks Biden, slams impeachment probe at Minn. rally
President Donald Trump held a rally in Minneapolis Thursday, the first since Democrats began proceedings two weeks ago to remove him from office. Trump was defiant in the face of an impeachment probe.
News in :60 – Oct. 16, 2018
Mike Pompeo travels to Istanbul to meet with Saudi Arabian officials after the disappearance of a Washington Post writer, Hurricane Michael’s death toll reaches 19, a missing Wisconsin girl may have been spotted in Florida, and two Republican Minnesota officials are attacked. Reporter Brady Halbmaier has today’s News in :90.
AP: Kavanaugh confirmed: Senate OKs Supreme Court nominee
The bitterly polarized U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Brett Kavanaugh on Saturday to join the Supreme Court, delivering an election-season triumph to President Donald Trump that could swing the court rightward for a generation after a battle that rubbed raw the country’s cultural, gender and political divides.
Rubio, Sanders capture Minnesota wins on Super Tuesday
Marco Rubio captured his first win in the march to the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday while Bernie Sanders snagged a critical victory in the North Star State’s Democratic caucuses.
Why big government doesn’t solve for big business
After midterm elections, the media proclaimed the Republican victory a win for big business, but opinions editor Elliot Polsky says big business and big governement go hand-in-hand.
Senior loses state representative race
Senior Andy Brown, a Republican, ended Election Day with 18.52 percent of the vote, but he said Tuesday’s results didn’t surprise him.
Mike McFadden: From Tommie to politician
As a member of the St. Thomas class of 1987, Mike McFadden, Republican U.S. Senate candidate, says he has deep connections with the university.
Senior to run for state representative
Senior Andy Brown will appear on the ballot this November in a bid for state representative and has been campaigning while taking classes at St. Thomas.
House Majority Leader Cantor defeated in primary
Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Virginia was dethroned Tuesday by a tea party-backed Republican primary challenger.
Political siblings claim consecutive state chairmanships
Years of collaboration and teamwork have helped St. Thomas siblings Andrew and Angie Hasek make a formidable political duo and political history.