By Reed Galen I grew up in Northern Virginia; right along border between McLean and Falls Church. My springs were spent at McLean Little League. I spent the fall rooting for a football team whose name no longer exists. My Saturday mornings were spent at Temple Rodef Shalom, struggling through…

By Reed Galen In cities across America we’ve seen an innocent man murdered, protests, destruction, and police out of control. What we haven’t seen is any sense of unity or leadership from the President of the United States. …

by Reed Galen First things first: I grew up as, and remained, a proud moderate Republican up until 2016. I proudly wore the badge of “RINO” as I thought it a silly insult by a bunch of folks who didn’t win many elections. …

Rep. Elise Stefanik’s sudden dive this month into an empty MAGA swimming pool isn’t symptomatic, it’s revelatory. A former staffer in President George W. Bush’s White House, Stefanik was seen as a new breed of Republican politician: one who would transcend the worsening trends for Republicans among women, young people…

by Reed Galen Running for President of the United States is a crucible. The most difficult, degrading, unwinding political process to which an American can subject themselves. And after Wednesday night’s Democratic primary debate in Atlanta, it shows. Given the current occupant of the White House, it’s easy to understand…

by Reed Galen Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in a discussion with Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang on Karen Hunter’s SiriusXM program. I’ve been through three presidential campaigns, attended more rallies and townhalls I can count, and dealt with myriad candidates. What struck me most about Yang…

by Reed Galen In two weeks the Democratic presidential field will gather in Atlanta for its next debate. As the requirements for inclusion ratchet up and the time until the Iowa caucuses shrinks, candidates will sharpen their appeals — and their attacks. The pair to watch, Sens. Bernie Sanders and…

By Reed Galen Is Tulsi Gabbard an asset of the Russian foreign intelligence service? No one knows, and frankly it doesn’t matter. In the pantheon of presidential candidates there are winners, also-rans and never-gonna-bes. Gabbard fits firmly into the third category. Which is why it all the more fascinating, frustrating…

by Reed Galen The only real winners tonight were the Washington Nationals (Congrats Pops.) But here’s my too-long recap anyway. Mayor Pete had his best night. He went after front runner Elizabeth Warren with both style and substance while fending off glancing blows from Tulsi Gabbard and Beto O’Rourke. …