Don Frederick
Washington, D.C.
Semi-retired journalist, lucky to have worked for L. A. Times, L. A. Herald Examiner, El Paso Times, Santa Fe New Mexican. Part-time editor/Modern Healthcare.
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Frederick needs to think ahead, plan for the future
If the leaders of Frederick 50 years ago decided to maintain the status quo, we wouldn’t be the award-winning community we are today. After the flood of 1976, the Army Corps of Engineers literally suggested that one option for dealing with Carroll Creek’s record of devastating flooding was to do nothing. That’s right: nothing. kAm%96J D2:5 E96 7=@@5 @7 `hfe H2D 2 `__\J62C 6G6?E] %96C67@C6[ E96 4:EJ 4@F=5 D:>A=J 562= H:E9 E96 AC@3=6> 282:?
Essay/Don Frederick: Toxic parenting: Major media, where are you?
Respectfully, get over here and take a look at this. “60 Minutes,” “20/20,” “48 Hours,” “Dateline,” “The Fifth Estate,” put your best investigative team on this ASAP. What's this about? Pathogenic parenting and trauma re-enactment (parental alienation) is causing psychological child abuse and no one is stopping it. Triggered by feelings of rejection/abandonment, parental alienation shows up in high conflict, continuous litigation, divorce proceedings.
Sensing a trend during presidential debate
I watched the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The most common phrases from the moderator, Chris Wallace, were as follows. I wrote them all down at the time. Mr. President. Let me ask my question; Mr. President. Let him finish; Mr. President. Shush; Mr. President. Please keep quiet; Mr. President. Let him answer; Mr. President. Stop; Mr. President. No; Mr. President. Frankly, you have been interrupting; Mr. President. Excuse me; Mr. President. Don’t interrupt; Mr. President.
Former President George H.W. Bush Dead At Age 94
Former President George Herbert Walker Bush, who navigated U.S. foreign policy as the Soviet Union collapsed, led an international coalition that quickly ousted the Iraqi military from Kuwait, but then lost his re-election bid amid a struggling economy, died Friday at the age of 94. Jim McGrath, Bush’s spokesman, announced his death late Friday. “Jeb, Neil, Marvin, Doro, and I are saddened to announce that after 94 remarkable years, our dear Dad has died,” former President George W.
George H.W. Bush, Former U.S. President, Dead At Age 94
Former President George Herbert Walker Bush, who navigated U.S. foreign policy as the Soviet Union collapsed, led an international coalition that quickly ousted the Iraqi military from Kuwait, but then lost his re-election bid amid a struggling economy, died Friday at the age of 94. Jim McGrath, Bush’s spokesman, announced his death late Friday. “Jeb, Neil, Marvin, Doro, and I are saddened to announce that after 94 remarkable years, our dear Dad has died,” former President George W.
George H.W. Bush, Former U.S. President, Dead At Age 94
Former President George Herbert Walker Bush, who navigated U.S. foreign policy as the Soviet Union collapsed, led an international coalition that quickly ousted the Iraqi military from Kuwait, but then lost his re-election bid amid a struggling economy, died Friday at the age of 94. Jim McGrath, Bush’s spokesman, announced his death late Friday. “Jeb, Neil, Marvin, Doro, and I are saddened to announce that after 94 remarkable years, our dear Dad has died,” former President George W.
Former President George H.W. Bush Dead At Age 94
Former President George Herbert Walker Bush, who navigated U.S. foreign policy as the Soviet Union collapsed, led an international coalition that quickly ousted the Iraqi military from Kuwait, but then lost his re-election bid amid a struggling economy, died Friday at the age of 94. Jim McGrath, Bush’s spokesman, announced his death late Friday. “Jeb, Neil, Marvin, Doro, and I are saddened to announce that after 94 remarkable years, our dear Dad has died,” former President George W.
Trump Cuts Clinton Lead in Half: Quinnipiac Poll
David Stockman: Why a Trump Presidency Is Very Possible
Trump Touts His ‘Winning Temperament’ at Rally
Donald Trump says he believes he has "one of the best temperaments" of anyone who has ever sought the U.S. presidency. "That's because I have a winning temperament," he says at rally in Colorado Springs Related story: Clinton Rips Trump's Temperament And Declares Herself Ready
Kasich Airs Doubts Trump Can Carry Ohio
"I think it's real hard if you don't have a unifying message," GOP Gov. John Kasich of Ohio says in an interview with NBC News of Donald Trump's chances of carrying his state and its 18 electoral votes.
For Mike Pence, a Cautionary Tale of Other Hoosier VPs
Indiana has done more than its fair share in spawning vice presidents, though if Mike Pence assumes the office in a Donald Trump administration, he’ll be hoping for a better fate than several of his home-state predecessors.
Hoosier VP List Pence Seeks to Join Reads as Cautionary Tale
Indiana has done more than its fair share in spawning vice presidents, though if Mike Pence assumes the office in a Donald Trump administration, he'll be hoping for a better fate than several of his home-state predecessors Five of the nation's 47 vice presidents have been Indiana politicians -- more than any other state save New York (which produced 11) Indiana's record is all the more impressive, given that it didn't enter the Union until Dec.
Clinton Running Ahead of Trump in Va., Colo.: Fox News
The polls for Fox News show Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump by 7 ppts in Va. and by 10 ppts in Colo., two of the presidential campaign's battleground states.
Clinton FBI Interview on E-Mails Could Happen Soon: ABC News
Clinton FBI Interview on E-Mails Could Happen Soon: ABC News
U.S. ELECTION WRAP: Trump’s Improbable Ride, 12 Months Later
A year ago today, Donald Trump rode down an escalator in New York’s Trump Tower for a press conference announcing what many analysts had predicted would never actually happen: a run for the presidency Bloomberg’s Mark Halperin, June 16, 2015:...
U.S. ELECTION WRAP: Poll Nuggets Glimmer With Bad News for Trump
A raft of new polling that show brighter prospects for Hillary Clinton also offer some key results that undercut the case for a Donald Trump triumph in November. Before it's here, it's on the Bloomberg Terminal. LEARN MORE
U.S. ELECTION WRAP: Trump’s Improbable Ride, 12 Months Later
A year ago today, Donald Trump rode down an escalator in New York's Trump Tower for a press conference announcing what many analysts had predicted would never actually happen: a run for the presidency Bloomberg's Mark Halperin, June 16, 2015: "From the kitschy pre-show 'Cats' serenade, to the endless escalator entrance, to the rambling, conversational, near-stream-of-consciousness speech, the event captured the quirks, drama, and appeal of 'The Donald' in all his flash and glory" The Atlantic, i
U.S. ELECTION WRAP: Poll Nuggets Glimmer With Bad News for Trump
Clinton Thinks Women Should be Included in Draft: HuffPo
Clinton Wins District of Columbia Democratic Primary
Hillary Clinton wins Washington D.C.'s Democratic primary, defeating Bernie Sanders in the party's final nominating contest.
U.S. ELECTION WRAP: Clinton, Trump Appeal to Splintered Bases
With the general election campaign now fully launched, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump spent today playing straight to their parties’ base supporters who, in both cases, have yet to fully unite behind their standard-bearers.
U.S. ELECTION WRAP: Obama Adds Finishing Touch to Clinton’s Win
The Democratic race for president is over, even if Bernie Sanders hasn’t formally conceded yet.
U.S. ELECTION WRAP: All Eyes Will Be on Sanders Tomorrow in D.C.
The delicate Democratic dance aimed at partnering Bernie Sanders with Hillary Clinton—or, at least, keeping him from tripping her up—will be in full swing in Washington tomorrow.
U.S. ELECTION WRAP: Suspense Vanishes in Last Major Primaries
A presidential campaign that has defied expectations features its last major primaries today—contests that have an aura of anticlimax about them.
Trump Says He Expects Former Rival Jeb Bush to Endorse Him
Trump Says He Expects Former Rival Jeb Bush to Endorse Him
Trump Wins Washington State Republican Primary
Donald Trump wins Washington state's GOP presidential primary. NOTE: Though Trump is only GOP contender still in race for White House, former rivals Ted Cruz, John Kasich, Ben Carson
Ky. Democratic Primary Too Close to Call as Clinton Leads: AP
Ky. Democratic Primary Too Close to Call as Clinton Leads: AP
Sanders Wins Ore.’s Democratic Primary
Bernie Sanders wins Ore.'s Democratic presidential primary, defeating Hillary Clinton. Only recent poll, conducted for Fox12/KPTV, had shown Clinton leading by 15 ppts 61 delegates at stake in Ore.; Clinton continues to lead in overall delegate count
Ryan ‘Positioning Himself’ to Help Heal GOP: Trump Aide
Trump Might Consider Democrat For Running Mate, Carson Says: WSJ
Kasich Ends Presidential Quest Without Endorsement
Watch Trump Insult His Rivals... and Then Lavish Praise on Them When They Quit
Trump’s Stand on Bathroom Issue ‘Political Correctness’: Cruz
Ted Cruz continued to spotlight the dispute over transgenders and bathroom use in making his case against Donald Trump, saying the Republican front-runner's view on the issue is "the height of political correctness."
Cruz Leads Trump in Wisconsin Due in Part to Gender Gap: Poll
Ted Cruz has a 10-ppt lead over Donald Trump among likely voters in Wisconsin's April 5 primary, with the Texas senator benefiting from a large advantage over the businessman among women, a Fox Business Network Poll shows. Cruz has 42% backing in survey, Trump 32%, Ohio Gov.
Wisconsin GOP Primary Toss-Up, Clinton Has Slight Lead: Poll
Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz are virtually tied among likely voters in Wisconsin's GOP presidential primary, each with slightly more then one-third support, a poll by Boston-based Emerson College shows. Cruz at 36%, Trump 35%; Ohio Gov.
Trump Wins Arizona Republican Primary
Donald Trump wins the Arizona Republican presidential primary. NOTE: 58 delegates at stake in winner-take-all contest NOTE: Trump had 13 ppt lead over Ted Cruz going into contest, according to final RealClearPolitics polling average
Clinton Wins Arizona Democratic Primary
Hillary Clinton wins Arizona's Democratic presidential primary. NOTE: 2 polls -- one conducted about a month ago -- had given Clinton lead that averaged 30 ppts over Bernie Sanders, according to RealClearPolitics website
Sanders Wins Idaho Democratic Caucuses
Sen. Bernie Sanders wins the Idaho Democratic presidential caucuses. NOTE: Idaho Republicans held March 8 primary, won by Sen. Ted Cruz
Cruz Wins Utah Republican Caucuses
Sen. Ted Cruz wins the Utah Republican presidential caucuses. NOTE: If Cruz's final vote total tops 50%, he wins all of state's 40 delegates; otherwise, they are allotted proportionally
Sanders Wins Utah Democratic Caucuses
Sen. Bernie Sanders wins the Utah Democratic presidential caucuses.
Trump, Clinton Each Viewed Unfavorably by Voter Majorities: Poll
Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton have the highest unfavorable ratings of any previous leaders in the presidential nomination races in CBS News/New York Times polls going back to 1984, according to statement accompanying the latest survey numbers 57% of registered voters view Trump unfavorably, 52% have unfavorable opinion of Clinton, according to poll NOTE: Survey first asked favorable/unfavorable question in 1984; no other frontrunner for either party's nomination had unfavo
Trump With Big GOP Lead in Florida, Tight November Race Looms: Poll
Donald Trump leads Sen. Marco Rubio of Fla. by 20 ppts in the state's March 15 GOP presidential primary, and the businessman is in a virtual tie with Democrat Hillary Clinton in a potential general election matchup, a poll for two Fla. television stations shows.
Kasich: ‘I’m Not Biting’ on Whether Trump Is Naive About Putin
John Kasich passes in response to question at GOP presidential debate on whether Donald Trump's optimism that he could "get along" with Russian President Vladimir Putin demonstrates naivete. Kasich instead says that as president, he would make clear to Putin that U.S.
Blacks, Older Voters Key to Clinton’s S.C. Win: NBC
Hillary Clinton won 84% of the black vote, compared with 16% for Bernie Sanders in S.C.'s Democratic primary, NBC says, citing exit polling.
Rubio Says Trump Was in ‘Panic Mode’ During Debate Break
Rubio Says Trump Was in ‘Panic Mode’ During Debate Break
Trump Scoffs at Debates, Hints He’ll Consider Skipping Next One
Trump Scoffs at Debates, Hints He’ll Consider Skipping Next One
Trump Says Rubio ‘Nervous Wreck’ Before Last Night’s Debate
Trump Says Rubio ‘Nervous Wreck’ Before Last Night’s Debate
Rubio Avoids Answering If He’d Endorse Trump as GOP Nominee
"He's not going to be the nominee," Sen. Marco Rubio tells reporters in Oklahoma City, when asked whether he'd back Donald Trump as the Republican presidential nominee.
Team Owner Gilbert Helped Pro-Kasich Group Raise $3.3m in Jan.
New Day for America super-PAC has raised a total of $6.8m through Jan. 31 to independently promote Ohio Gov. John Kasich's Republican presidential campaign, according to FEC report. Dan Gilbert, chairman/founder of Quicken Loans Inc. and majority owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, gave $100k of $3.3m group collected in Jan.
Trump Dominates Twitter Conversation on GOP Debate, Bush Next
The ‘You Lie’ Debate: Republicans Running Out of Time to Stop Trump in South Carolina
Christie: Public Support for Tax on Millionaires ‘Wrong’
"You're wrong," N.J. Gov Chris Christie says of the more than two-thirds of Americans who, in a poll, supported raising taxes on millionaires Christie, at GOP presidential debate, points to his state where his predecessor, a Democrat, raised taxes on the wealthy In next 4 years, "$70 billion in wealth left our state" Says such a tax would be "class warfare" Sen.
Carson Says His Candidacy Would Offer Good Contrast With Clinton
Carson Says His Candidacy Would Offer Good Contrast With Clinton
Rubio Says He Would Visit Mosque as President
Rubio Says He Would Visit Mosque as President
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