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Both parties ignore voters in the middle

Both parties ignore voters in the middle

  • RON FAUCHEUX
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In the fierce battle now underway to elect a president, one reality has become clear: Both sides have given up on the political center; they wish it would go away.

Ron Faucheux: DUMMY FILE

Ron Faucheux: DUMMY FILE

  • BY RON FAUCHEUX
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Three years ago, this column pointed out that “crime is a deepening concern in New Orleans and fewer residents believe their city is safe.” Two years ago, the conclusion was that “the city’s c…

Ron Faucheux: Four U.S. Senate races to watch

Ron Faucheux: Four U.S. Senate races to watch

  • BY RON FAUCHEUX
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Ted Cruz is campaigning like a moderate, New Jersey’s Democratic machine is falling apart, Kari Lake is opposing abortion bans and a Republican leads the Maryland Senate race.

Ron Faucheux: Donald Trump’s two worlds are colliding

Ron Faucheux: Donald Trump’s two worlds are colliding

  • BY RON FAUCHEUX
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In a memorable “Seinfeld” episode, the perennially hapless George Costanza was fearful of his two worlds colliding — the one inhabited by “independent George” who mostly hung out with his frie…

Ron Faucheux: Joe Biden and the Black and Hispanic vote

Ron Faucheux: Joe Biden and the Black and Hispanic vote

  • BY RON FAUCHEUX
  • Updated

A big question hanging over the presidential election is President Joe Biden’s strength among African American and Hispanic voters. Both groups are critical elements of the Democratic coalitio…