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Jim Harrington Bio

Jim is a retired teacher from the old school and has been with The Patriot Post since 2004.

Government & Politics / Jim Harrington / September 2, 2015

No One Out-Trumps Donald Trump

GOP candidates have to do better with immigration.

Economy, Regs, & Taxes / Jim Harrington / August 27, 2015

The Ties That Bind World Markets

It’s all about confidence, and that remains in short supply.

Government & Politics / Jim Harrington / July 29, 2015

Perfectly Qualified Gilmore Makes Curious Presidential Bid

The Republican presidential field just can’t seem to stop expanding.

National Security / Jim Harrington / July 15, 2015

Iran May Get Nukes but at Least Obama Has His Legacy

The deal with Iran accomplishes little but secure a “win” for Obama.

Economy, Regs, & Taxes / Jim Harrington / July 8, 2015

‘Free’ Money Doesn’t Make College More Affordable

Contrary to Lamar Alexander, government aid raises costs.

Government & Politics / Jim Harrington / July 1, 2015

Could the Obergefell Decision Mean National Concealed Carry?

A look at what the SCOTUS same-sex marriage decision means for gun rights.

Government & Politics / Jim Harrington / June 24, 2015

GOP Infighting Strikes Again

Leadership is punishing dissent among the ranks.

Economy, Regs, & Taxes / Jim Harrington / June 17, 2015

A Short History of the Trans Fats Witch Hunt

The government treats Americans like a group of children who don’t know when to put down the donuts.

National Security / Jim Harrington / June 10, 2015

Strategy? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Strategy!

“We don’t yet have a complete strategy,” Obama says. No kidding.

Culture, Science & Faith / Jim Harrington / June 3, 2015

Beware Revising American History Education

Fifty-five scholars take on the College Boards latest test changes.

Government & Politics / Jim Harrington / May 27, 2015

GOP, Prepare for SCOTUS’s ObamaCare Ruling

The fight isn’t over once the Supreme Court rules in King v. Burwell.

National Security / Jim Harrington / May 20, 2015

As Ramadi Falls, Obama Sticks to Failed Strategy

Oh, how things change, despite the commander in chief’s deep hope.

Government & Politics / Jim Harrington / May 13, 2015

Social Insecurity: The Looming Crisis

A new report shows the extent of the trouble for the nation’s most popular entitlement.

Culture, Science & Faith / Jim Harrington / May 6, 2015

Big Brother’s Keeper: How Obama Exploits Black Poverty

He blames a “sense of unfairness and powerlessness” for riots.

National Security / Jim Harrington / April 30, 2015

Senate Needs to Act in Face of Iran’s Belligerence

The brouhaha over Iran’s shenanigans in the Strait of Hormuz has increased the urgency in Congress’ debates over Obama’s nuclear accord with Iran.

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