A perfect record, the governor predicted, would guarantee a chance to compete for greatness, inspiring his 5-year-old son to take a Sharpie in hand earlier this year, stand on his tiptoes, and lovingly graffiti the front of the DeSantis campaign bus. Barely above the headlights, in big block letters, the young fan wrote, “Florida State.”

The 2024 primary may very well resemble a 1993 congressional race between former Republican congressmen Bob McEwen and Rob Portman. McEwen won four of the five counties in the district – Adams, Brown, Clermont and Warren. In Adams, once part of his district, he received 77 percent of the vote, 67 points ahead of Portman. Portman won only Hamilton County, but by a large enough margin to win the primary with 17,531 votes.

“Joe Biden’s weakness in the White House is making the world a more dangerous place. Only President Trump has the toughness necessary to restore our country’s security and ensure a more prosperous future for all of us." – Shane Wilkin

For all its benefits, current trends for international religious freedom do not look promising. More than 80 percent of the world’s population live in countries that restrict or repress freedom of religion or belief in some way. Many of these restrictions, and outright human rights violations, happen in countries where we would expect it.

Bureaucrats in federal agencies frequently defy Congress as they blithely wield the power to potentially destroy Americans’ lives and businesses. We now effectively live in a country ruled by federal fiat. 

After partisan gamesmanship, gerrymandering, and policy positions that purposely seek to divide Americans against each other, we might finally be turning the corner. This means a focus on bipartisan compromise, a position that can win the independent voter, especially in the swing states.

Those choices frame the battle for the future of higher education in America: Incumbents fighting to preserve a deeply illiberal, hateful, discriminatory status quo vs. reformers seeking a return to traditional liberal education. If you want to understand why we in the reform movement get so much hatred from the incumbents, look no further.

The United States, once a fortress of military might, now faces the prospect of a munitions deficit in an era brimming with uncertainties. This desperate situation demands the development of a national critical munitions stockpile.

It’s easy to see why Democrats don’t want me and my colleagues talking about their nominees. For months, we have exposed that their radical picks have no business being a county fair judge – let alone serving on the federal bench with a lifetime appointment.

The truce lasted all night and through Christmas Day – even extending to New Year’s Day in many areas. Both sides took the opportunity to bury their dead. In some instances, joint burial services were held.

On those rare occasions that we drive down the road returning home after dark I am greeted by the wonderfully welcoming sight of the creek valley trees, each one in its perfectly placed spot.

I am particularly grateful for time with loved ones to rejoice in the overwhelming peace of the Lord and the promise of new life through Jesus Christ.

On behalf of the Luetkemeyers, we hope you have a blessed Merry Christmas and a very prosperous Happy New Year!

Well, there you have it, folks, “A letter to Santa Claus: An 1870 Christmas Story.” The ladies and gentlemen of Hillsborough and Highland County read that story when the newspaper came off the press more than a century and a half ago, and now we may read those festive words once again. Merry Christmas, everyone, and may God bless you all. 

December is a time for family traditions, celebrations and even generosity to others, and one of the core principles of Christmas is the spirit of giving. This holiday season, let us be mindful of those less fortunate than us.