Josh Brodesky

1 week ago | statesman.com | Josh Brodesky

If there has been a single defining trait for Republicans during the Trump era, it has been self-preservation. It’s telling that those Republicans who have challenged President Donald Trump, be it over his lack of ethics or his policies, have found themselves on the outside looking in. They all share the word “former” before their elected titles. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

2 weeks ago | expressnews.com | Josh Brodesky

About a month ago, I ran into Mayor Ron Nirenberg in a grocery store. We stood on the edge of the dairy section and chatted about the upcoming runoff election for mayor between Rolando Pablos and eventual winner Gina Ortiz Jones. I will always remember this impromptu conversation, not so much for what Nirenberg said but for how the community responded to the mayor. It felt like everyone in the store knew him. Shoppers strolled by with their carts and casually patted him on the back or shoulder.

4 weeks ago | expressnews.com | Josh Brodesky

When our Opinion team brainstormed an interactive mayoral survey in February, we never imagined it would become a campaign issue in the June runoff. We knew that some candidates might disagree with some of the questions or might squirm about providing firm answers. But in a mayoral election with 27 candidates - eight of whom we viewed as serious given their experience and name recognition - we thought an interactive survey could stir up voter interest.

Nov 8, 2024 | expressnews.com | Josh Brodesky

Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, seeking to overturn the election. Nearly four years later, voters restored Trump to power through the democratic process. Jose Luis Magana/Associated PressWhen Joe Biden won the presidency in 2020, the question was whether Donald Trump was an aberration from the American political tradition or the beginning of a new norm. In 2024, with voters decisively returning Trump to the White House, that question has been answered.

Oct 20, 2024 | expressnews.com | Josh Brodesky

In keeping with tradition, the Express-News Editorial Board has released its candidate recommendations. Voters should look at these recommendations as a starting point, not an end point as they research the candidates and issues. William Luther/StaffFor the last month, our Editorial Board has been releasing candidate recommendations, culminating with the presidential race. Many readers find value in these recommendations, particularly in the judicial races.