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Wouldn't it be quite the scandal if the president of the United States were to pimp out his wife and her sister to use their sexual favors to win the endorsement of his influential predecessor? It was a smear that James Madison had to endure in the year leading up to his election and inauguration in 1809 as the young nation's fourth president. Keep that in mind next time you hear someone complain about the "unprecedented" partisanship and harsh tone of today's politics. And keep in mind what the Founders overcame when politicians and pundits today bemoan the "intractable" problems our nation faces.Today marks the 260th anniversary of Madison's birth and an opportunity to remind ourselves that the men who secured the early Republic, starting in the 18th century, endured bitter accusations and political games and struggles that would make many of us blush today. Despite all the struggles and rancor, the Founders succeeded in establishing a republic based on limited government and protect...
Peter Johnson, Jr. weighs in
This is a rush transcript from "Glenn Beck," June 11, 2010. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.GLENN BECK, HOST: Hello, America. It is Friday,...
He wasn't physically imposing, but Madison was an intellectual force
Where you stand often depends on where you sit. Liberals, sitting on the sidelines awaiting the Supreme Court's decision on the constitutionality of ObamaCare, have ...
On July 4, 1848, Dolley Madison , the 80-year-old widow of President James Madison, joined 90-year-old Elizabeth Hamilton on the mall in the nation's capital. The tw...
“America The Beautiful” author Dr. Ben Carson on Obama’s birth-control mandate and its impact on religious freedom.
This week kicks off the 2012 presidential primary battle. With the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary upon us evangelical voters are being told that the shoppin...
Nick Ragone, author of 'Presidents' Most Wanted,' discusses the best Treasury Secretaries in U.S. history.
Janine and Juliette Turner on teaching the importance of the Constitution
Well, I had great fun reading Alexander Hamilton’s "Federalist Paper No. 11," especially toward the end of the paper, where he makes a statement regarding Europe:“Th...
Do states have a case against the federal government?
Do states have a case against the federal government?
• E-mail Father Jonathan • VIDEO: Father Jonathan on FOX & FriendsI’m rather concerned.Like sleepwalkers in broad daylight, in this primary election season we are be...
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Brad Saft weighs in
I was driving my mother’s car the other day and I commented on how small her rearview mirrors were. My rearview mirrors are big because, as a Texan, I drive a large ...
Across the country on Friday, institutions of education -- from the largest universities to the tiniest one-room schoolhouses -- are celebrating Constitution Day and...