Andrew Malcolm

3 weeks ago | redstate.com | Andrew Malcolm

A woman called one morning. She was concerned about the disappearance of the nation's newest aircraft carrier named for John F. Kennedy, who had been assassinated a few years previously. The ship's launch and then later the initial sailing departure on duty — to the Middle East is my recollection — had been big news. The caller had seen nothing since about the ship's location, and she thought we should cover such a big story about the immense vessel's mysterious disappearance.

3 weeks ago | shorturl.at | Andrew Malcolm |Susie Moore |Ward Clark |Brad Slager

I’ve never been a great fan of making predictions when writing about current events, especially involving politics and most especially involving politics and Donald Trump. For instance, 10 years ago today, 11 weeks before that famous escalator ride down into the lobby of the Manhattan tower named for him, I doubt even the man himself could have predicted any of the events he would catalyze during the ensuing decade.

3 weeks ago | redstate.com | Andrew Malcolm

I’ve never been a great fan of making predictions when writing about current events, especially involving politics and most especially involving politics and Donald Trump. For instance, 10 years ago today, 11 weeks before that famous escalator ride down into the lobby of the Manhattan tower named for him, I doubt even the man himself could have predicted any of the events he would catalyze during the ensuing decade.

4 weeks ago | redstate.com | Andrew Malcolm

As it did during World War II, Russia, for instance, simply sends untrained troops to charge enemy positions. Many die before they get there. If they retreat, they are shot by their own side. The leadership does not care about individuals. Russia does not provide medical assistance at the front to its own soldiers. So, if you get seriously wounded, too bad for you and your family. I've seen drone videos of such Russian men writhing on the ground in filthy trenches littered with dead bodies.

1 month ago | redstate.com | Andrew Malcolm

Now, you should know in the days of that long-lived, Democrat dynasty that had worked so well, political operatives did not ever show up to trade political tips and gossip with an out-of-town newsman for a free lunch. He was not the first ambitious person seeking to get his name in a major newspaper. He was, however, engaging in a refreshingly direct way. Plotting politicians are usually more guarded.