Perspective
TJ and Alan share their political war stories, perspectives on current events, lessons of leadership, and tips for navigating the ever-changing landscapes of government and politics in forums and published columns.
Are Republicans and Democrats in the middle figuring out how to get to yes?
With a deal on the debt ceiling, talk of one on “Dreamers,” and Democrats dining at […]
A Shock to the System
Final thoughts on Election 2016 from Currents political analysts T.J. Rooney and Alan Novak. Rooney: I absolutely […]
The final counting: As Pa. goes . . . ?
On the weekend before Election Day, final thoughts from Alan Novak and T.J. Rooney. Novak: […]
The last debate puts Pa.’s GOP on the defense
T.J. Rooney and Alan Novak look at the state of Election 2016 after the third and […]
The other big race in Pa.: McGinty vs. Toomey
Alan Novak and T.J. Rooney discuss the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania between Republican incumbent Pat […]
Policy. Likability. Looking presidential. It’s what sticks with voters that matters.
The first presidential debate is Monday night. Currents commentators T.J. Rooney and Alan Novak discuss what’s […]
The Long Slog Starts
With the conventions now history, Currents commentators Alan Novak and T.J. Rooney look at what’s next […]
And now, the Democrats take center stage
T.J. Rooney and Alan Novak review the GOP convention and look ahead to this week’s gathering […]
It’s showtime for Trump and GOP
As the GOP gathers in Cleveland, Alan and T.J. discuss what Donald Trump needs from the […]
In Pa. race, conventions are key
With the national conventions right around the corner, T.J. and Alan catch up on what’s going on […]
Can Trump, Clinton unite their parties?
Can presumptive nominees Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton unite their respective parties and build campaigns that […]
What to watch for in Pa. primary
Alan Novak and T.J. Rooney on what to look for in Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primary, from the […]