Michael Blackmon

Comments Editor at The Washington Post

“If you surrendered to the air, you could ride it." — Toni Morrison

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Articles

Donald Trump and Elon Musk: Breaking Up is Hard

2 days ago | fitsnews.com | Mark Powell |Michael Blackmon

“I’m surprised it took this long.”That’s one Republican strategist’s take on the widening rift between U.S. president Donald Trump and Elon Musk, his former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief. It was a marriage born of convenience, a brash mega-billionaire who wanted to try his hand in the political world, and an equally brash politician (and billionaire) who desperately wanted to get his old job back.
The Rise And Fall Of CNN

4 days ago | fitsnews.com | Mark Powell |Michael Blackmon

At exactly 5:00 p.m. EDT on Sunday evening, June 1, 1980, American cable subscribers watched something never seen before in the annals of broadcasting.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Gen Z Women And Democrats’ Dilemma

1 week ago | fitsnews.com | Mark Powell |Michael Blackmon

Lost amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday weekend was a political bombshell. James Carville, the wily octogenarian political strategist who was a key architect of Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential win, dropped the news while Americans were preparing for their annual boating and barbecuing. Asked on MSNBC (a channel that is to liberals what MTV once was to teenagers) which Democrat he would support in the 2028 presidential election, Carville said if U.S. Rep.
An Open Letter to Canada

1 week ago | fitsnews.com | Mark Powell |Michael Blackmon

by MARK POWELLGreat Britain’s King Charles III addressed Canada’s Parliament on Tuesday (May 27, 2025). The visit was clearly intended as a show of support for the nation’s leaders as they push back against U.S. president Donald Trump‘s repeated calls to make the country the 51st U.S. state. “Many Canadians are feeling anxious and worried about the drastically changing world around them,” Charles said.
Tulsi Gabbard: A Stealth Candidate To Watch For In 2028

1 week ago | fitsnews.com | Mark Powell |Michael Blackmon

She surfs, knows martial arts and practices yoga. She is a Hindu (settling on it after having studied Buddhism in her youth), a college dropout who went on to become a member of Congress and a military veteran who saw service in Iraq and Kuwait. She was a Democrat (rising to vice chair of the DNC, no less) who ran for president and then became a Republican.
The Second Coming Of Andre Bauer?

1 week ago | fitsnews.com | Mark Powell |Michael Blackmon

Phones are ringing from the Pee Dee to the Isle of Palms these days – from the Midlands through the Piedmont to the Upstate. Lots of phones. And there’s one name being discussed above all the others. It’s former South Carolina lieutenant governor André Bauer. Once the wunderkind of Palmetto politics, the 56-year-old Charleston native has been largely out of the public eye for eye for well over a decade. Until now.
“Don’t Have a Stroke!”

2 weeks ago | fitsnews.com | Mark Powell |Michael Blackmon

We often hear it said in jest when someone is flustered: “Don’t have a stroke!”Turns out there’s truth in those words – and there are important steps each one of us can take to help ourselves and those we love in the event strokes strike. A stroke is a serious and significant medical emergency. Unfortunately, it’s an all too common one as well.
Former President Joe Biden Battling Cancer

2 weeks ago | fitsnews.com | Mark Powell |Michael Blackmon

Four months after his decades-long political career ended, Joe Biden has a different type of fight on his hands. The former U.S. president was diagnosed Friday (May 16, 2025) with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Doctors added that it has spread to his bones. “While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management,” a statement from the former president’s office noted.
Who Said It: Hermione Granger Or Katniss Everdeen?

3 weeks ago | buzzfeed.com | Michael Blackmon

Ever wondered how you'd look as a citizen of Panem or the Wizarding World? This generator will help you make a themed action figure of yourself. Try it out and share your results in the comments!
South Carolina Governor’s Race: John Warren Weighs His Options

3 weeks ago | fitsnews.com | Mark Powell |Michael Blackmon

by MARK POWELLSomewhere in Greenville, South Carolina, various pros and cons are being contemplated ahead of an important decision. A lot is riding on the choice, too – because when Upstate multimillionaire John Warren makes up his mind, what he ends up doing will have a big impact on the 2026 Palmetto State governor’s race. Whether he jumps in or stays out… Warren’s decision will help define the upcoming contest.