Clayton Felts
The Resurgent
Sewanee, TN, United States
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Elections have become reactionary and Trump and the GOP are in charge
Elections have become reactionary. In 2008, Barack Obama was elected in part because of the unpopularity of President George W. Bush, on-going wars, and a financial collapse. After two years of policies from a super majority Democratic Congress, voters rallied with the Tea Party and elected a Republican House of Representatives. Eventually, the Republicans won the U.S. Senate and running against… → Read More
BREAKING: Corker gives a scathing interview on Trump
This morning the feud between Tennessee Senator Bob Corker and President Donald Trump continued after the President accused Corker of blocking on-going efforts in tax reform. Of course, Trump did try to endorse Corker and encouraged him to run for reelection multipe times. Corker responded back. Corker, who sits on the powerful Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, along with being the… → Read More
McCain Smacks Down Half-Baked Nationalism and Reminds Us Why We Need American Leadership
On Monday evening, Senator John McCain received the National Constitution Center's Liberty Medal. After receiving his honor, Senator McCain went into why the world needs strong American leadership and not as he called it, half-baked, spurious nationalism. → Read More
At One Time, It Was Not All About The President
On Sunday evening, President Donald J. Trump once again showed his frailty with the following tweet. What bothers me the most about this tweet is despite being the President of the United States, the leader of the Free World, and Commander-in-Chief of the greatest military the world has ever known, President Trump cannot stop being narcissistic. Instead of showcasing the toughness and resolve of… → Read More
Please don’t forget about the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
A real crisis is happening in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. After Hurricane Maria devastated the region last week, large populations are still without power or aid. Puerto Rican officials have stated that it could be up to six months to restore power to the entire island. → Read More
Boorish and entertaining Clay Travis pondering 2018 Senate race in Tennessee
Outkick The Coverage founder and FoxSports radio host Clay Travis is pondering a run for the U.S. Senate in Tennessee in 2018. Travis, who recently made national headlines last week after an interview with CNN's Brooke Baldwin in which he stated the two things that have never let him down was → Read More
Tennessee Governor Haslam to require work for able-bodied food stamp recipients
Earlier this week, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam announced that all able-bodied food stamp recipients would be required to work at least 20 hours or be approved at a volunteer program or a qualified education/training program to get benefits. The measure goes into effect Feb. 1. According to the Governor's office, → Read More
BREAKING: Romney preparing for a 2018 Senate run if Utah’s Hatch retires
According to Utahpolicy.com., 2012 Republican Presidental nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is planning to run for the U.S. Senate in 2018 if current long-time Senator Orrin Hatch retires after this term. → Read More
Cruz is right; Sandy relief bill was filled with political pork
As the tragedy and hardships of Hurricane Harvey continue to pour into Texas, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) was asked to defend his 2012 vote against relief aid for Hurricane Sandy that tore into the eastern seaboard that same year. Cruz, who signed a letter in support for an immediate federal aid package for Harvey, was questioned about the difference in his support for relief this time by MSNBC's… → Read More
Our morality issues in America are a reflection of something deeper
But the things that proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and those defile the man. Matthew 15:18 In the last few months, I have written articles that in an era of smoke and mirror politics, we need more substance. I have called for better communication from all our leaders, especially President Trump. I have written on why the truth always matters and asked all followers of Christ to… → Read More
Have you prayed for President Trump?
“I know at times we feel that perhaps in our prayers we ask too much. Or possibly we feel something isn’t important enough to be bothering God with it. Maybe we should let Him decide these things.” – President Ronald Reagan – February 1983 I will be the first to admit that I have been critical of President Donald Trump. I am often frustrated by his demeanor, his ability to easily lie, his… → Read More
Senator Jeff Flake calls out Republicans on their denial of President Trump
“Who could blame the people who felt abandoned and ignored by the major parties for reaching in despair for a candidate who offered oversimplified answers to infinitely complex questions and managed to entertain them in the process? With hindsight, it is clear that we all but ensured the rise of Donald Trump.” These are the words from an excerpted from Senator Jeff Flake his new book, Conscience… → Read More
In an era of smoke and mirror politics, we need more substance
“We have tribalism growing in America where people are voting against the candidate of the other party, instead a vision of their own party. We should be against identity politics and for idea politics that talk about what American means and what are the best policies going forward.” Senator Ben Sasse As I watched highlights of President Donald Trump’s campaign-style rally in Iowa Wednesday… → Read More
The Majority of Shady NYC Major Bill de Blasio’s Campaign Bundlers Earned Political Favors
According to the New York Post, campaign bundlers for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio are now cashing in. Approximately two-thirds (or 67 out of 102 supporters) of de Blasio supporters are now reaping the benefits of their political favors since the Big Apple's mayor was sworn in. According to the Post, → Read More
Donald Trump and the Art of Bad Communication
At this point, why would anyone be surprised. This morning, there they were, a series of tweets, by the most powerful man and leader in the world, President Donald J. Trump. Every time major headlines come out of the White House, you can guarantee two things, that the President will tweet and the media will be in a frenzy. On Wednesday morning, those trends continued with gusto. A day removed… → Read More
Under Trump, Job Market Picked Up in April; Unemployment Now at its Lowest Level Since 2007
A day after celebrating the House passing the American Health Care Act (AHCA), President Donald Trump received some additional positive news as the U.S. economy grew in April. On Friday, the Labor Department released that 211,000 jobs were added last month. That surpasses predictions by economic analysts who projected that market payrolls would increase by 190,000. The unemployment rate also… → Read More
BREAKING: Unscored and Unread Lukewarm House Republican Healthcare Bill Passes
After making campaign promises after campaign promises, a seven-year effort to replace Obamacare was passed Thursday. Along party lines, House Republicans passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA) 217-213. For better or for worst, Republicans now own healthcare. With 1/6th of the economy at stake, the vote happened after the CBO did not score the bill. The text of the AHCA was posted late… → Read More
EASY: Trump Could Jump-Start the Economy By Lowering the Corporate Tax Rate to 15 Percent
According to various sources this week, President Donald Trump has instructed his advisors to lower the corporate tax rate to 15 percent. Currently, the U.S. has one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world at 35 percent. That ranks third among the top-20 highest marginal corporate tax rates in the world behind the United Arab Emirates (55.0 percent) and Puerto Rico (39.0 percent). Stated… → Read More
Ben Sasse is Correct on the Purpose of Politics and the Real Meaning of American Exceptionalism
“Our goal is not to attack strawmen — but to strengthen and clarify meaningful contests of ideas. Representative government requires civic reengagement. Our people need to know that we in this body are up to the task of leading during this time of nearly universal angst about whether this nation is on a path of decline. I think we can do better — and I want to labor with all who want to figure… → Read More
Tillerson Makes Serious Comments Regarding Russia Before Meeting With Lavrov in Moscow
Today, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is meeting with his counterpart, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Prior to this interaction, Tillerson made some serious comments regarding Russia with top diplomats at a G7 Summit right after the United States launched airstrikes against Syrian President Bashar Assad's Shayrat airbase last week. According to FoxNews, Tillerson added, → Read More