Michael McKenna
Columns by Michael McKenna
How did we do on predictions for 2022? Here’s a play-by-play.
In the interests of full disclosure and a correct record, it is important to assess how well this columnist's predictions for 2022 (originally published Jan. 2) reflected reality. Published December 28, 2022
Embrace God’s message of hope and optimism this Christmas season
God's message of hope and optimism, delivered and remembered most pointedly each Christmas, endures precisely because it is the antidote to the problems we see around us and in us. Published December 25, 2022
The melancholy of Christmas
Christmastime is a time of parties and celebrations and lunches and dinners with family and friends. It is also, sometimes, a time of melancholy. Published December 21, 2022
Election fallout: Dems’ mop-up will be more difficult than GOP’s
It is getting time to close the book on the 2022 election with a few final thoughts. Published December 16, 2022
The 4th Circuit’s attack on charter schools and religion
Now that the elections are mercifully behind us, it's probably time to refocus on more important issues, like the slow-motion train wreck that is American public education. Published December 14, 2022
Vote for me, Michael McKenna, for RNC chair
Harmeet Dhillon, a Republican National Committee member from California, has announced that she intends to challenge the current chair -- Ronna Romney McDaniel -- for leadership of the RNC. Published December 9, 2022
Those who think the demise of Christianity doesn’t matter are wrong
One of the terrible truths about the world is this: Atheists don't create much, and what they do manage to build dissolves fairly soon. Published December 7, 2022
If Trump wants to run again, he must surround himself with the right people
Two bits of news emerged last month that should give those prepared to vote for a second term for former President Donald Trump a moment of pause. Published December 4, 2022
Jack Smith and the DOJ want to select the next president
About 10 days ago, Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Jack Smith as a special prosecutor in the two government investigations of former President Donald Trump. Published November 30, 2022
The dumpster fire that is the Republican National Committee
Despite losing ground nationally in 2018, 2020, and 2022, Republican National Committee Chairman Ronna Romney McDaniel is, inexplicably, running for reelection. Published November 25, 2022
Thanksgiving 2022: Be thankful for everything in your life
In 1621, Richard Warren, almost certainly a refugee from debtors prison, scuffled to survive on the western edge of the North Atlantic along with the Pilgrims at Plymouth. Published November 23, 2022
Congressman Adrian Smith looks to move forward with a GOP House majority
The dean of Nebraska's delegation, Republican Rep. Adrian Smith, believes that standing still with respect to trade and the economy is not an option. Published November 19, 2022
New Heritage Foundation chief Kevin Roberts is tired of playing defense
The new chief of The Heritage Foundation wants to start winning. Published November 16, 2022
Lame-duck Congress and America’s discontent
Now that the 2022 election is mercifully (mostly) in the rearview mirror and the Republicans have won the majority in the House and perhaps the Senate, it is time to refocus and get back to work. Published November 11, 2022
Election Day winners and losers
As cruel as it may seem in the era of participation trophies and college admissions without tests, there are winners and losers in each election cycle, even when the election -- like this one -- is pretty much a status quo election. Published November 9, 2022
GOP Senate majority closer to reality because of Rick Scott’s leadership
But if the Republicans do gain the majority, it will be in large measure because Sen. Rick Scott had a plan and stuck with it. Published November 4, 2022
Last stand to save New York: Zeldin closes gap with Hochul
Lee Zeldin, combat veteran, lawyer, father, husband and New York native, is on a mission to save the Empire State. Published November 2, 2022
Republicans must win state legislatures to stop Democrats’ radical liberal agenda
In a cycle in which Republicans are likely to seize control of Congress, it is important for the national party to remain focused on state legislatures. Published October 30, 2022
Midterm predictions: Republicans will roll
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has spent the last few weeks playing Frank Skeffington, careening around the nation in the waning days of her final, sad, losing campaign. Published October 26, 2022
An open letter to President Biden
Mr. President, many of us who share your Catholic faith are worried about the condition of your soul. Published October 21, 2022
