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Although he is not yet president, Donald Trump has already made four "smart below-the-radar moves that could yield significant political and policy dividends in the future," writes political strategist Keith Naughton. |
Trump's nomination of Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to be secretary of State was a sharp move, the author says, particularly as Trump will face "mounting crises in Latin America." And by threating to raise tariffs on goods coming from Canada and Mexico, Trump is "throwing down the gauntlet" to America's neighbors, allowing him to "start the negotiating process and potentially avoid a regrettable tariff hike." Trump's insistence on recess appointments for Cabinet appointments is his way of "thumbing his nose at the entire [confirmation] process," says Naughton. It "might bring needed reform to a broken system." Trump has also avoided contentious culture war issues, most notably abortion, which Naughton believes is a political loser for Republicans. "So far, Trump has wisely avoided talking abortion policy or making any firm commitments, as it is all cost and no reward." Read the op-ed at TheHill.com. |
Welcome to The Hill's Views & Opinions newsletter, it's Friday, Dec. 13. I'm Daniel Allott, bringing together a collection of key opinion pieces published from a wide range of voices. |
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By Paul Bledsoe, professorial lecturer at American University Center for Environmental Policy. |
One hundred years ago, a massive scandal over energy issues exposed the corrupt presidency of Warren G. Harding, discrediting his Republican administration and leading to convictions and the resignation of key Cabinet members and other top officials. A similar but potentially even more profound energy scandal is now unfolding under President-elect Donald Trump. |
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By Justin Williamson, former Wall Street litigator |
The warning signs are flashing red. Whether we heed them will determine not just America's fate, but whether we can ever return to a society capable of solving problems through discourse rather than destruction. |
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By Chris Sununu, governor of New Hampshire |
Today, more than two dozen Republican governors already manage their states with balanced budgets and have implemented many of the efficiencies being discussed for Washington. Their success stories are a proven blueprint for achieving what skeptics say is impossible. |
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By Chris Truax, writer and appellate attorney |
Having won undivided power, Trump Republicans are like the dog that has caught the car. If the government now lurches from one pointless crisis to the next, or if Trump's plans are disastrous, the Democrats' one job is to make sure voters know who is to blame and what they can do about it. |
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