Conservative Commentator and Radio Host

Michael Graham

18 articles 2014–2017

Michael Graham is a conservative commentator, radio host, and writer based in New England. He contributed political commentary and analysis to The Weekly Standard from 2014 to 2017, covering Republican politics, the 2016 presidential race, national security, and media criticism. His writing often offered sharp, opinionated takes on figures like Donald Trump and Marco Rubio during the primary season.

Want to See a Party Platform That's Really Weak on Russia? Ask a Democrat.

March 20, 2017 · James Comey, Russia, Democrats

During hearings with FBI Director James Comey and Adm. Mike Rogers, several Democrats joined ranking member Adam Schiff (D-CA) in claiming that the GOP's platform position on Russia was weakened at this summer's convention. Democrats suggested this weakening was a result of Russia's influence on…

Why Donald Trump Should Pardon Hillary Clinton

December 17, 2016 · 2016 Elections, Donald Trump, Barack Obama

The latest Fox News poll shows 68 percent of Americans say President Obama should not pardon Hillary Clinton on his way out of the White House, and I agree. Donald Trump should do it.

Tuesday's Biggest Loser

November 9, 2016 · 2016 Elections, Barack Obama, Conservative Newsstand

Forget Hillary and Trump. The biggest loser Tuesday night was Barack Obama.

Still #NeverTrump

May 4, 2016 · 2016 Elections, Donald Trump, Blog

"Here I stand; I can do no other." — Martin Luther

'Vichy Republicans' Prove Trump Right About Gutless Establishment

March 21, 2016 · 2016 Elections, Blog, Michael Graham

Donald Trump and his supporters contend that the GOP establishment is a bunch of gutless, cowardly weasels who won’t fight for what they believe in. And the establishment is on the verge of proving them right—by supporting Donald Trump.

This Is Not the South Carolina You've Been Looking For

February 21, 2016 · 2016 Elections, Blog, Michael Graham

It’s the most repeated meme on cable news the past 24 hours: The South Carolina primary has picked every nominee since 1980, with the exception of Newt Gingrich in 2012. Every candidate who, like Donald Trump, has won New Hampshire and South Carolina has gone on to become the GOP nominee.

Marco's Moment Is Now

February 10, 2016 · 2016 Elections, Marco Rubio, Blog

No, not Saturday night’s debate: This is Marco's moment.

My 'Redneck' Uncle Is No Fan of Trump

January 12, 2016 · Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Blog

On occasion my radio colleagues accuse me of being a “hard worker." I have a standard reply: "I haven't worked a day of my life since the last time I cropped tobacco for my Uncle Bobby."

They Think You’re Stupid

December 6, 2015 · Barack Obama, Liberal, Blog

Talk about unbelievable. There is a surge of stupid statements from the left along with incredible (as in "beyond credulity") claims coming from those quarters that are so nonsensical that it's clear they place their ideology above all else.

Donald Dominates in Dixie

August 5, 2015 · 2016 Elections, Donald Trump, Alabama

A new OpinionSavvy/InsiderAdvantage poll shows Donald Trump doing better in the South than he is nationally. In Georgia, The Donald’s 30 percent is nearly double his closest competitor, Jeb Bush (17 percent), Ben Carson’s at 10 percent, and the rest of the field is single digits—or zero, as in the…

'GOP Lawmaker Principle'

March 25, 2014 · Democrats, abortion, Politics

It’s being called the “GOP Lawmaker Principle.” Here’s how it works: