Mission Statement: This blog reviews the news of the day in light of 242 years of American history. "Nationalism," a modern day pejorative, has been our country's politic throughout history, until 2008. Obama changed that narrative. Trump is seeking a return to our historical roots. Midknight Review supports this return to normality.
Bob Beckel, a reasonably minded Lib and Walter Mondale's campaign director in days gone by, received an angry phone call from the WH because he dared . . . . (see the 36 sec video clip)