Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Jason Chaffetz’s right: Where’s the memo, James Comey?
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz, in a Thursday "Good Morning America" interview, wondered aloud where the now-famous James Comey memos were -- and whether the fired FBI director really was going to release them for public viewing. These are good questions. The American public has a right to see the so-called evidence being used to take down President Donald Trump. Published May 18, 2017
James Comey: Higher-ups never asked for halt to FBI investigations
James Comey, just-fired FBI director, said in a Senate hearing earlier this month that he's never been asked by higher-ups to back off an investigation for political reasons, an interesting remark given the fact President Donald Trump's now being accused of that very thing. Published May 18, 2017
Tony Schwartz, ‘Art of the Deal’ co-author, backstabs Donald Trump
Tony Schwartz, the co-author of "The Art of the Deal," took to national television to speak about President Donald Trump's current state of mind. And what he said was hardly kind -- rather, it was more a betrayal of the Trump hand that fed. Published May 18, 2017
John McCain wildly proclaims ‘Watergate’ at Donald Trump’s door
Sen. John McCain, self-proclaimed Republican but not-so-secret Democrat, came out in full force against his own party's president, saying the many scandals rocking the White House lately are reaching "Watergate" proportions. Easy there, McCain. Let's reel back the rhetoric a bit and consider a more level-headed look at these so-called scandals. Published May 17, 2017
Kimberly Guilfoyle would be great for Trump’s team
Fox News host, attorney and all-around blunt talker Kimberly Guilfoyle has been making the media rounds of late, suggesting personal interest in replacing Sean Spicer as White House press secretary. This would be a great move for the White House -- for President Donald Trump's defense team. Published May 17, 2017
Bernie Sanders — socialist blot — says Donald Trump hasn’t a clue
Sen. Bernie Sanders, the failed presidential candidate who serves as an independent but brags about being socialist, slammed President Donald Trump as lacking the necessary understanding to be a successful White House chief. Published May 17, 2017
Kara McCullough, Miss USA, changes tune, calls health care ‘a right’
Well, that didn't last long, did it? Social media had been afire with news of the newest Miss USA, black Washington, D.C., representative Kara McCullough, and her conservative viewpoints -- most particularly, the one that went like this: Health care is not a right, but rather a privilege. Fast-forward a few short hours and her mantra now goes: Oops. My bad. I meant health care is indeed a right. Published May 16, 2017
Seth Rich, killed DNC staffer, emailed WikiLeaks? Ruh-roh
Rod Wheeler, a former homicide detective with the Washington, D.C., force -- whose face was made famous while serving as a television pundit during the O.J. Simpson trial -- offered up some interesting news about the recently murdered Democratic National Committee staffer Seth Rich that went like this: He was "absolutely" emailing WikiLeaks. Ruh-roh. Published May 16, 2017
Hillary Clinton’s ‘Onward Together’ opens: Donate at your peril
Hillary Clinton's nonprofit, "Onward Together," is now open for business. And visitors to the new website have two options: Read the mission statement. Or donate money. The donate page is longer. Published May 16, 2017
Trump travel ban: It’s not the Muslims. It’s the terrorists
Once again, judges listening to the latest challenge to President Donald Trump's travel ban focused on whether the order unconstitutionally discriminates against Muslims. What a crock. Published May 16, 2017
Black UCSC student activists ought to be expelled
Radical black students who are part of "The African/Black Student Alliance on the University of California's Santa Cruz recently stormed one of the campus buildings, tossed out staffers and set up camp, announcing intent to stay unless their list of special interest demands were met. So why were they rewarded, rather than expelled? Published May 16, 2017
Kara McCullough, black Miss USA, confounds left with conservatism
Kara McCullough, the Miss USA winner for 2017, has caused quite a stir with her conservative views. Among her statements: Health care is not a right, but rather a privilege. Published May 15, 2017
Rex Tillerson gives John McCain much-deserved smackdown
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, in a quick Sunday show moment, put the hush to Sen. John McCain's lips. Published May 15, 2017
Senate mulls ‘skyrocketing premiums,’ but fails on Obamacare repeal
The Senate has turned full-force toward repeal, replace, reform, what have you of Obamacare. But senators are talking way more about reform and replace and not so much about outright repeal. And on that, they're doing a major disservice to the free market. Published May 15, 2017
Richard Spencer’s rhetoric harms, not helps, Robert E. Lee
Revising history, tearing down history and carting away history -- all for the sake of saving someone's hurt feelings -- is a despicable trend of late that's been prompted in large part by minority groups that have finally found a voice. But Richard Spencer, you're not helping. Published May 15, 2017
For Republicans, it’s getting dangerous out there
A Tennessee woman, apparently discontent with her congressman's remarks at a town hall at the University of Tennessee-Martin, did what any normal, curious and courteous constituent would do to have her followup concerns addressed -- she chased his car down, forced him off the road and started screaming and banging on their windows. You guessed it. The congressman, David Kustoff, is a Republican Published May 13, 2017
Tim Allen’s curiously canceled conservative ‘Last Man Standing’
"Last Man Standing," the top-ranked television sitcom starring comedian Tim Allen, has been axed. And fans are now wondering: Is it 'cause Allen's a conservative? Well, here's a thought: Of course it is. Why else? Published May 12, 2017
Jeff Sessions’ law and order memo likely to irk left
Attorney General Jeff Sessions, with one quick stroke of the pen, overturned some lax criminal policies of the previous Barack Obama administration -- the ones that said certain suspects ought to only be charged with minimum offenses. Get ready: The lawsuits from the left are sure to come. Published May 12, 2017
Mitch McConnell emerges from man cave!
Listen up! Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has emerged from his man cave to issue an Official Announcement -- an announcement of such epic importance that it's truly more a pronouncement -- and it's one that goes like this: Umm, you women over there. You all can come to the health care party, too. Published May 12, 2017
Maxine Waters, you’re embarrassing yourself
Rep. Maxine Waters, who long ago abandoned any pretense at being a constitutionally minded member of Congress, is now rapidly moving into a realm of reality that doesn't even allow her to be a useful idiot for the Democrats. Published May 12, 2017
