On Friday’s broadcast of “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks slammed the Republican tax bill by saying it’s hard to be as incompetent as the writers of the bill. Brooks stated, “Now, to me, the big story was the University
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks argued Senator Al Franken’s (D-MN) “callous” behavior, if it is a one-time incident where Franken shows “real penance,” shouldn’t end his career while Alabama Senate Republican nominee Judge Roy Moore’s behavior is
Comedian Chelsea Handler is apologizing to Bill Clinton rape-accuser Juanita Broaddrick for “now knowing” her story and is now stating, “I believe you.”
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks stated he doesn’t think Alabama Republican Senate nominee Judge Roy Moore can be seated and characterized the controversy around him as a conscience test where democracy is at stake. Brooks said, “I
During an interview with Charlie Rose on Friday, New York Times columnist David Brooks argued that tolerating former President Bill Clinton’s behavior had a hand in creating an environment where sexual misconduct was given a pass. He then cited Republicans tolerating what
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks reacted to Donna Brazile’s allegations against the DNC by saying the DNC’s behavior is an example of how “our elites really do stink.” Brooks said, “[T]hose of us who are trying to
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks weighed in on the Republican tax plan by arguing that until Congressional Republicans can fix the increase to the deficit, they aren’t “dealing seriously for this country.” Brooks stated, “Well, they have a vision
After Senator Jeff Flake of Arizona excoriated President Trump on the Senate floor while announcing that he will not be running for re-election in 2018, New York Times columnist David Brooks and syndicated columnist Mark Shields sat down with Judy Woodruff during PBS News Hour and analyzed the growing rift in the Republican party.
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks argued that those who support President Trump so they’ll get a tax bill they agree with are putting money ahead of morality. Brooks stated, “I grant, for some conservatives, Trump offers something,
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks weighed in on the dispute over calls to the families of slain soldiers by stating that it was an event about little more than people wanting a fight and no one came
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks of showing compassion towards hurricane victims in Puerto Rico and noted the lesson that people in Puerto Rico “don’t look like a lot of people in Texas.” Brooks said, “[T]here was total
“Never Trump” establishment Republican Peter Wehner urged his fellow establishment elitists on Monday to confront the grassroots populists, “the Breitbart people,” and the “Bannonites” who have all the momentum on their side. Appearing on Morning Joe, which is the ideal show
Friday on PBS’s “NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks suggested that one of the ways to reduce the number of mass shooting would be to stop giving those behind the shootings as much media attention as they have received.
Friday on PBS’s “NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks advised against making former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel as the face of gun control. According to Brooks, having those as the spokesperson distracts
Friday on PBS’s “NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks described the ongoing gun control debate in the wake of last week’s mass shooting in Las Vegas to be a “proxy” for the larger culture divide underway in America. Brooks argued
Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” The New York Times columnist David Brooks said President Donald Trump made it “very hard to be a Republican and not be somehow associated with something racially reprehensible.” Brooks, said, “If you look at the
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks stated he doesn’t agree with kneeling during the National Anthem and criticized President Trump for opening up a national wound on race. Brooks said, “I don’t approve of what Colin Kaepernick did. I
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks suggested that maybe Senate Majority Leader Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) shouldn’t have a secure job as leader. Brooks said, “The thing I think we learned this week is that Roy Moore and Steve
On Friday’s broadcast of “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks argued that President Trump’s rhetoric makes the US “look like the bad guys.” Brooks said, “I don’t mind a little tough talk. When Reagan called the Soviet Union the ‘evil
On Friday’s broadcast of “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks commented on the Alabama Senate race by saying that the tide of populism in the GOP isn’t subsiding, and if Roy Moore wins, there are signs that the Republican Party
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks argued that if the reported deal between President Trump and Congressional Democratic leaders is a deal, it’s a good one and that the president doesn’t actually believe in building a border wall.
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks argued that Hurricane Harvey gives Republicans a reason to not build a border wall or crack down on immigration.
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks argued that white identity politics has become an increasing theme in the Trump administration. Brooks stated, “You know, the Trump campaign began really seriously with the Muslim ban. It continued with a
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks commented on President Trump’s statements about North Korea by saying it’s possible the president believes in the madman theory, but that such a theory is dangerous in a situation both leaders could
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks stated that he believes Special Counsel Robert Mueller is more likely to go after business relationships than campaign collusion. Brooks began by saying, “I think the grand jury, as far as we
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks argued that outgoing White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus never had an opportunity to his job and questioned the sanity of DHS Secretary John Kelly taking Priebus’ job. Brooks said Priebus
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks weighed in on the resignation of White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer by stating President Trump makes everyone around him worse. Brooks said, “I can’t think of anybody whose reputation has been
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks slammed President Trump’s interview with the NYT as showing a “disturbing” level of incoherent thought and one where Trump basically admitted his corruption could be found in his tax returns. Brooks began
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks reacted to this week’s news about Donald Trump Jr. by stating that not only was Trump Jr. stupid, but engaged in completely amoral behavior. Brooks agreed with fellow NYT columnist Ross Douthat’s assessment that
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks praised President Trump’s appeal Western civilization in his Poland speech and argued Trump understands the sense of belonging better than many of his critics. Brooks stated that he “80% liked” Trump’s speech. He
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks slammed President Trump’s tweets about MSNBC hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough and stated the claim that the administration offered to spike a negative story from the National Enquirer if “Morning Joe”
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks argued that repealing Obamacare now without a replacement and doing replacement later isn’t realistic. Brooks said President Trump saying that if Republicans can’t agree on a replacement, they should repeal Obamacare now and
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks slammed the Senate GOP healthcare bill. Brooks said, “First, it’s sort of Obamacare-lite. It’s not going to work. It’s functionally non-operational, because it’ll encourage people, when they’re healthy, to exit the system
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks stated that the loss in the Georgia special election was a major loss for the Democrats and that House Minority Leader Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has become a drag on
Sunday on NBC’s “Meet The Press,” New York Times columnist David Brooks said the “epically unpopular,” Republican health care bill is politically “ruinous.” Brooks said, “This health care bill is not just unpopular it’s epically unpopular. It’s like 17% among
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks argued that there is no “serious” evidence of collusion between the Trump camp and Russia, but the president is reacting in a disturbing manner. Brooks stated, “[I]t may be a witchhunt, but
Friday on PBS’s “NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks was asked if former FBI Director James Comey had come out of last week’s hearing Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, in which he testified about his interactions with President Donald Trump,
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks said President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement was due to “some sense of resentment, a sense of social inferiority, a sense of fragile ego.” Brooks
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks argued President Trump’s foreign policy outlook is that “whether the leaders from Russia or the Philippines or Saudi Arabia, people of bad character are people we can ally with. And, somehow, I
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks stated that Representative-elect Greg Gianforte (R-MT) apologized for body-slamming Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs, which is ” frankly a step up from what we have seen on the presidential level.” Brooks said, “The climate