John F. Kennedy lowered taxes, opposed abortion, supported gun rights, and believed in a strong military. And he was a proud Democrat. But would he be one today? Author and talk show host Larry Elder explains.
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Obituaries this week
Deborah “Debbie” Gottschalk, 69, of Burlington, died Friday, June 23, 2017
Della Laue, 90, Burlington died Monday, June 26, 2017
John “Denny” Dennis Sr., 94, West Burlington, died Saturday, June 24, 2017
Robert “Bob” Joseph Moraniec, 85, Burlington, died Saturday, June 24, 2017
Kay Marie Mullahy, 63, Burlington, died Monday, June 26, 2017
Robert Michael “Poppy” Brown, 63, Burlington died Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Thomas “Tom” Edward Daly, 87, Burlington, died Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Margaret May Jones Applegarth, 81, Burlington, died Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Kathleen “Kay” M. Beckman, 98, Dodgeville, died Thursday, June 29th, 2017

West Burlington Shortstop Jayden Zurita (left) tags Notre Dame’s Mitchell Brent trying to steal second Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.

West Burlington Shortstop Jayden Zurita (left) tags Notre Dame’s Adam Johs trying to steal second Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.

West Burlington Shortstop Jayden Zurita (left) catches Notre Dame’s Jay Orth (5) trying to steal second Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.

Notre Dame Third Baseman Adam Johs (2) tags West Burlington’s Jacob Fritz for the out Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.

West Burlington Pitcher Tate Snodgrass is ready to send one to the plate against Notre Dame Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.

Notre Dame Pitcher Nicholas Skerik throws to plate Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.

Notre Dame Right Fielder Easton Williams tries to catch a fly ball Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.

Notre Dame’s Drew Chiprez (1) beats the throw to West Burlington First Baseman Brice Mennen Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.

West Burlington’s Jayden Breuer (4) hits the dirt as Notre Dame Pitcher Nicholas Skerik (12) throws to First Baseman Brady Oleson in an attempt to catch Breuer off base Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.

Notre Dame’s Jay Orth (5) beats the throw to West Burlington First Baseman Brice Mennen Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.

Notre Dame Pitcher Nicholas Skerik throws to plate Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.

Notre Dame First Baseman Brady Oleson secures the out on West Burlington Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.

West Burlington Leftfielder Colton Hohenthaner catches a fly ball Tuesday at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 4-2.

President Donald Trump addresses a packed U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Wednesday night.

Not a spare seat to be found as President Donald Trump addresses a packed U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Wednesday night.

Supporters turned out in force to hear President Donald Trump Wednesday night at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

President Donald Trump speaks to a packed U.S. Cellular Center crowd in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Wednesday night.

Supporters at the U.S. Cellular Center cheer for President Donald Trump Wednesday night in Cedar Rapids.

Supporters and protesters meet peacefully outside the U.S. Cellular Center after President Trump’s Iowa Rally at in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Wednesday night.

Game over, Falcons win! West Burlington – Notre Dame Leftfielder Sydney Marlow makes a diving catch to end the game and secure a 4-1 win over Winfield – Mt. Union Thursday night in West Burlington.

West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Cassie Powers smacks a solo homerun against Winfield – Mt. Union Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 4-1.

Oh so close, but she’s out! West Burlington – Notre Dame Assistant Coach Shannon Dameron (background) watches as her daughter Alyssa Dameron (10) tries, but fails to make it to first base before Winfield – Mt. Union First Baseman Hannah Buffington (21) makes the tag Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 4-1.

Falcon teammates congratulate Cassie Powers (center) after Powers hit a homerun in the sixth inning against Winfield – Mt. Union Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 4-1.

West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Sydney Marlow (42) is congratulated by the dugout after scoring a run against Winfield – Mt. Union Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 4-1.

West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Olivia Baker is frustrated with her performance in the batter’s box against Winfield – Mt. Union Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 4-1.

West Burlington – Notre Dame Right Fielder Alyssa Dameron catches a WMU fly ball Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 4-1.

West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Madelyn Stutsman (19) grins after making it safely to second base against Winfield – Mt. Union Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 4-1.

West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Sydney Marlow (center) is congratulated by Assistant Coach Shannon Dameron (right) after making a diving catch in right field to end the game against Winfield – Mt. Union Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 4-1.

Winfield – Mt. Union Centerfielder Maci Richardson (12) makes a leaping catch on fly ball against WBND Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 4-1.

Winfield – Mt. Union Pitcher Madie Anderson winds up sending the ball to the plate against WBND Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 4-1.

Winfield – Mt. Union First Baseman Hannah Buffington (21) gets the out against WBND Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 4-1.
Do you use an iPhone? Watch Netflix? Listen to Spotify? Then you love capitalism and can’t stand big government. How do we know? Jared Meyer of the Foundation for Government Accountability explains.