'Having failed to beat the Republicans, the post-election media focuses on how close the race was, how near the Democrat came to a historic upset.'

'Nothing in life is so exhilarating as to be shot at without result.'

'The EPA under President Donald Trump says the freeze on mileage standards will result in not only less-expensive cars, but safer ones as well.'

It is, of course, a truism that good economic news helps the incumbent president in his midterm elections. But this week’s news is better than most and the gains for President Trump could be far greater than the norm.

'These talks come at a time when the other elements of the EU are being called into question by its component members.'

As talk of a trade war between the EU and the US heats up, the willingness of Europe to negotiate a zero option on tariffs could be very significant.

President Trump’s job approval percentage is now close to levels not known since March of 2017, shortly after he took office.

'The media’s credibility gap has become so great, its negative stories are discounted.'

'Are these the actions of a puppet, suborned into docility by blackmail or bribery?'

'The Treasury Department’s monthly reports suggest that, despite the tax cut, actual revenues for 2018 will exceed those of 2017.'