Free Press Commentary
The latest Free Press Commentary coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Opinion section.
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Opinion: Two contrasting congressional days
Last Friday in Washington there was evidence of why only 16% of the public approve of the job Congress is doing, according to a Gallup poll.
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Opinion: The Biden re-election strategy
President Joe Biden polls at or below 40% approval. Historically, such unpopularity has made it almost impossible for a president to be re-elected.
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Opinion: When Biden and Trump agree, consumers should worry
Joe Biden and Donald Trump agree on at least one thing. I know what you're probably thinking: a little more consensus might be good for the country. But when we're talking about both major presidential candidates calling to limit the flow of goods to U.S. consumers, shouldn't we be worried? Each has been touting trade policies that could lead to even higher prices, another challenge to an already stressed Federal Reserve, and slower growth for the country.
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Opinion: ‘Vibes’ lead to exhaustion of voters with Biden
A batch of new polls from the New York Times, Siena College and the Philadelphia Inquirer has very bad news for President Biden: He's losing. Among registered voters, he's significantly behind in five of the six battleground states that are most likely to decide the election. He does slightly better among likely voters but remains behind in five key states.
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Opinion: Coonrod hopes reparations might be a winning issue in her primary state House race against Hakeem
State House District 28 Democratic challenger Demetrus Coonrod has launched a new plan to separate herself from three-term incumbent Yusuf Hakeem, D-Chattanooga: reparations.
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Opinion: Parkridge Health System vows to new patients to offer ‘exceptional’ care
Parkridge Health System is thrilled to be joining the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Network S on July 1. As we prepare for this exciting transition, we recognize that many patients may be encountering our hospitals for the first time later this year. Whether you're new to our health system or a longtime patient, we want to assure you of our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care with warmth and compassion.
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Opinion: Fixer-turned-felon Michael Cohen testifies at show trial
This week, we hoped to find out what crime Donald J. Trump committed and who is/was the victim.
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Opinion: This is a conservative action?
Not surprisingly, the Hamilton County Commission has questions.
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Opinion: The courthouse parade of GOP officials courting defendant Trump is a disgrace
The procession of Republican Party standard-bearers through a New York City courtroom to pay fealty to and express outrage on behalf of Donald Trump hasn't been surprising. But it has been depressing.
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Opinion: Polls indicate angry nostalgic voters seeking reactionary change
What do American voters want? The latest New York Times/Siena polls of swing states offer some confusing evidence on this point. Some of the polling results suggest that Americans are in a revolutionary frame of mind: If you ask whether the political and economic system needs major changes, 69% say it either needs major changes or should be entirely torn down.
