Mark Penn

OPINION March 21

Schumer taught Democrats and Biden a powerful lesson

New York Democrat and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer created a firestorm of controversy when he called on Israel's prime minister to step aside in a speech last week.

OPINION March 8

Biden gave 'speech of his life' at SOTU. Here are 3 things he did right and 3 things he got wrong

President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address on Thursday night. He succeeded in several key ways. But he also fell short. Let's look at it all.

OPINION January 8

Trump could win Iowa but voters' second choice is absolutely critical

Republicans will vote in the Iowa caucuses on Jan. 15. Americans would not be surprised if Trump won them this year. But the battle for second place is what matters most here.

OPINION November 9

The real reason Republicans aren't winning swing voters

Election night 2023 wasn't what Republicans were expecting to hear from the voters.

OPINION October 20

Biden’s Oval Office speech on Israel, Ukraine had this secret weapon

President Biden addressed the nation Thursday in a speech from the Oval Office on support for Israel and Ukraine. It had one special element that has been missing from most addresses.

OPINION August 24

No likely Republican candidate emerges from debate to take on Trump

The first Republican presidential debate provided no obvious candidate to oppose the poll leader Donald Trump. But here are the ones most likely to challenge after the debate.

OPINION May 23

Durham report's shocking findings still rejected by this group, despite media lies about Hunter Biden, Trump

Durham report's shocking findings still rejected by this group, despite media lies about Hunter Biden, Trump. Press stoked claims that were skewered by facts.

OPINION April 6, 2023

Donald Trump indictment changes 2024 race, but not the way you think

Former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign has been invigorated by the indictment.

OPINION March 3, 2023

Americans need this Amendment more than ever right now

The need for America to re-affirm the First Amendment and its principles has once again been underscored by the findings about the origins and impact of the coronavirus.

OPINION February 8, 2023

Joe Biden's 2023 State of the Union is his campaign manifesto and he's just taken a big gamble

President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening. It appears from his speech that the president is getting close to declaring his plans to run for reelection.