David Brooks

Donald Trump is right on the money where terrorism and Muslim immigration is concerned – and eventually, he’ll get his due. Plus, Could Trump be trying to goad Obama to get into the 2016 conversation?; Door now wide open for Rubio reelection run in Florida, and, Does cable networks’ simultaneous dumping of Trump signal shift in emphasis?

Democrats and squishy Republicans alike aren’t happy with the way Donald Trump handled Orlando’s aftermath, but it’s not up to them – The Donald is firmly in charge. Plus, Could Trump be earning respect from the LGBT community for his anti-terror stance?; Former Romney backer will seed independent run…if they find a candidate, and, Obama takes the bait, hits back at Trump.

Even after the Orlando Islamic terrorist attack, the #NeverTrump movement is insisting on finding a new candidate. Plus, Instead of supporting Trump’s position, the establishment hits The Donald after Orlando; Marco Rubio’s continued denials concerning running for reelection means he’s closer than ever to saying “yes”, and, Trump points fingers at Obama, Hillary and political correctness in anti-terror speech.

The Orlando terrorist attack could have the effect of allowing Donald Trump to refocus the country on the issue of Islamic terrorism. Plus, Now more than ever, #NeverTrump must accept the things they cannot change; Carly Fiorina embodies the real legacy of early suffragettes, and, Mitt Romney’s losing it over Donald Trump.

A group of Ted Cruz supporters is pushing the idea Ted Cruz should lead a rebellion of Republican delegates to overthrow Trump. Plus, “The Donald” vs the real Donald Trump: which one is real?; In the end, Trump will either win or be beaten by his own doing, and, Obama chooses Clinton to complete the work of destroying the country.

Trump’s toned-down victory speech on Tuesday night could signal a kinder, gentler Donald is in order for the general election. Plus, Some elements of #NeverTrump are resorting to calling non-believers stupid; Conservative radio host tells RNC to change convention rules or else, and, Trump says publicity will equal all the $$$ he’ll need for the fall election.

Tuesday’s anti-climactic final primaries confirmed Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton as the party nominees but still left plenty of questions to ponder. Plus, Chicken Little #NeverTrumpers see the sky falling over Trump’s judge flap; Forget John McCain, Ben Sasse is the new maverick in the Senate, and, Ted Cruz is busy at work, still won’t say whether he’ll back Trump.

Now that David French isn’t running as an independent, #NeverTrump is back to trying to convince people not to participate this year. Plus, Democrats to lose sleep waiting for California results to come in tonight; Little Marco bashes Trump for failing to be politically correct, and, John Kasich gets at least one vote in The Golden State.

Yes, in our American political system a vote for #NeverTrump IS the same as a vote for Hillary. Plus, Hillary says Government has a “right” to place limits on the Second Amendment; Trump switches from “Lyin’ Ted” to “Lyin’ Hillary”, and, Politics never stops. Potential 2020 candidates are sidestepping the issue of Trump.

When it comes to Donald Trump and foreign policy, “outsider” does not equate to incompetence. Plus, Pollsters put to the test in determining who’s for whom and who will vote; Stubborn Trump throws a wrench into the best laid plans of the RNC data crunchers, and, Faux “suspense” is over: Paul Ryan moves to the Trump column.

#NeverTrump’s attempt to sneak David French into the presidential conversation should be roundly rejected by conservatives. Plus, Not all of #NeverTrump is in a rush to adopt French as their new language; Republicans who don’t back Trump feeling the pain, and, New poll shows Clinton topping Trump again.

Ted Cruz’s candidacy revisited: Did lack of support from the establishment sink him? Plus, Would expanding the debates to include third-parties make for a more competitive general election?; Pressure mounts on Rubio to run again…for the Senate, and, #NeverTrump leader Bill Kristol engages in a certain-to-lose war of words with Trump.

Marco Rubio, Donald Trump and the “favor to be named later” theory. Plus, Libertarians choose Johnson and Weld for “dream ticket.” Now what?; Trump supporters targeting Amish Country in mining for votes, and, Poll shocker: Americans aren’t big fans of either the Republicans or Democrats.

This weekend’s Libertarian Party convention should be interesting to watch, but don’t expect #NeverTrump (or Bernie Sanders backers) to be enthused with the outcome. Plus, Leftist protests carrying Trump’s message for him; Are young people driving the Trump poll surge?, and, Rubio to Trump: Sure, I’ll speak at the convention if you want me to.

The competing interests within the Trump campaign are little more than a distraction for the media. Plus, Trump moves into the realm of professional ground game operations; #NeverTrumper non-believers still pining for Mitt Romney, and, Crooked Hillary’s email scandal about to blow up – once again.

Conservative blogger Erick Erickson may have provided a clue on how to get #NeverTrumpers to support The Donald. Plus, Republicans are warming to Donald Trump because he’s the voters’ outsider of choice; If Trump names Cabinet members ahead of the election, he might be breaking the law, and, Rubio rues his handling of “Marco Roboto” moment in New Hampshire.

The Trump bump is real. Whether Hillary gets one depends on Bernie Sanders. Plus, Has #NeverTrump become #AnyonebutTrump?; Whispers about Newt Gingrich for Trump’s VP are becoming roars, and, Trump to remain on American soil until the election.

The good people of #NeverTrump’s biggest flaw is they’re essentially telling people not to participate in this year’s election. Plus, Conservatives don’t always know what we want, but we know what we don’t want; Trump’s poll numbers are rising because Republicans are accepting him, and, Trump now top dog in the Real Clear Politics average.

Trump takes the lead over Clinton in a couple recent polls, but he’s still got a long way to go in convincing people he’s for real. Plus, Romney and #NeverTrump giving up the search for a third-party savior; Win or lose, political social media will never be the same after Trump, and, Conservatives receive reassurance that Trump Supreme Court list won’t change.

Trump releases list of potential picks for the Supreme Court; Obama isn’t one of them. Plus, With time passing quickly, both parties are facing big-time opposition to their own candidates; Mark your calendars for the Republican convention, Trump will make it must-see TV, and, Another potential #NeverTrump candidate rules himself out.