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Right Analysis / Michael Swartz

Michael Swartz is a recovering politician turned writer. What began way back in 2003 with occasional features for The Patriot Post has blossomed into a weekly column. That love for the written word also led Michael to author a book with his own policy prescriptions and embark upon writing a history of the Tea Party for release later this year.

A Further Tangled Web for Ilhan Omar

The celebrity freshman Democrat has an interesting marital and tax history.

Michael Swartz · June 14, 2019

Is 'Fauxcahontas' Becoming a Faux Trump?

Some are comparing Elizabeth Warren's populism with Donald Trump's.

Michael Swartz · June 7, 2019

Socialists Ruin the Environment

The extreme Left may hawk the Green New Deal, but its track record is woefully poor.

Michael Swartz · May 31, 2019

Profile of a Hater: Rep. Ilhan Omar

What should have been an inspiring story turned sour due to her own bitter hatred.

Michael Swartz · May 24, 2019

Robocallers Now an FCC Target

Americans can all agree on one thing: Everyone hates spam phone calls.

Michael Swartz · May 17, 2019

Trump, Putin, and Venezuela

What's the deal with the American and Russian presidents when it comes to Venezuela?

Michael Swartz · May 10, 2019

Potholes on the Road to 'Medicare for All'?

CBO: A single-payer system "could be complicated, challenging, and potentially disruptive."

Michael Swartz · May 3, 2019

NSA Metadata Collection May Be a Thing of the Past

The agency is now calling for an end to the PATRIOT Act's Section 215 data program.

Michael Swartz · April 26, 2019

Medicare Scam Rakes Taxpayers for $1.2 Billion

With this kind of rampant fraud, what could go wrong with Medicare for All?

Michael Swartz · April 11, 2019

Identification Over Qualification

At least Georgia loser Stacey Abrams is honest: She embraces identity politics.

Michael Swartz · April 5, 2019

A Sanctuary City Becomes a Sanctuary From Justice

The Ninth Circuit dismissed a lawsuit by Kate Steinle's parents over her killing by an illegal.

Michael Swartz · March 29, 2019

Another Front in the War on the Electoral College

Now leftists are resorting to misquoting James Madison to undermine the system.

Michael Swartz · March 22, 2019

Obama's Department of Injustice Quashed Clinton Investigation

Newly released testimony from Lisa Page highlights egregious abuse of power.

Michael Swartz · March 15, 2019

Hyperventilation Over the Trade Deficit

The biggest reason for the increase is that the Trump economy is doing so well.

Michael Swartz · March 8, 2019

Second Amendment

Baltimore Reverses Course on Arming Cops in Schools

One of the nation's worst cities for murder finally makes a sensible decision on guns.

Michael Swartz · March 1, 2019