Americans place our presidents on lofty pedestals while forgetting they were real humans. All too human, in some cases, especially when it comes to fooling around. The problem began early on. Thomas Jefferson fathered at least one child, and possibly more, with a slave. James Garfield is next on the presidential philanderers’ list. The long-suffering
No matter how you look at it, 2021 was a bumpy ride for President Joe Biden. Washington pundits are already declaring his agenda D.O.A., and at least one says Biden’s had the worst first year of any president. Ever. In the current era of political hyperbole and 24/7 cable news commentary, such a claim is hardly a
A television set turned on in the West Wing of the White House. AP Photo/Susan Walsh Stacy A. Cordery, Iowa State University No one doubts the job of president of the United States is stressful and demanding. The chief executive deserves downtime. But how much is enough, and when is it too much? These questions
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