Crane: Free advice for Elon

Instead of penning something for Santa this year, I thought I might instead try to leave a note for Elon Musk, Genius and Budget Cutter in Chief, for helping another jolly man with a big, round belly … though perhaps better known for keeping an enemy list than for checking things twice.The...

Crane: Stop the squeal

Four years ago, at about this same time, I was repeatedly telling many of my Trump-supporting, GOP, and conspiracy-leaning friends to please give up the top the Stealcrap. President Donald Trump lost the election.

Crane: A vote for the Electoral College

Our founding fathers were certainly not perfect, but the “American experiment” of a constitutional republic still looks pretty good to me.Like many foundations of our government, the Electoral College was a compromise after the framers of our Constitution debated for many months.

Crane: Salute to the Army Corps of Engineers

At 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, whether or not I can attend a service or commemoration, I plan to pause and reflect on Veteran’s Day on the service and sacrifice of millions of American men and women who have served our nation in uniform with distinction in each service branch.

Crane: Three rights making wrongs

Our Georgia Secretary of State’s office has chief oversight and administrative responsibility for elections in Georgia, working closely with roughly 180 municipal and county registrars and election superintendents.

Crane: Georgia AIM – here to help

In looking forward and embracing our future yet to come, I often find benefit in looking back.One of my favorite quotes by author/humorist Mark Twain speaks to, with more than a bit of tongue in cheek, the American fear of innovation and new things: “I am all for progress.

Crane: The choice ahead, and choice

Readers, viewers, and listeners most frequently ask me, “Who is going to win the White House this fall?”If I knew that answer with absolute certainty, I would place heavy wagers in Las Vegas and prepare for a comfortable retirement.

Crane: Making a meal out of high-stakes debate

The Keystone State plays an outsized role in the 2024 presidential election.

Crane: Lake life and livin’ large

My parents, Jerry and Lynn Crane, were born one week and five years apart (Dad on Aug. 30, 1938, and Mom on Sept. 7, 1943), both members of the“Greatest Generation.” As a family, we always celebrated their birthdays together. This will be the third year Mom can no longer join us.

Crane: Coming to terms with term limits

Among the highest prizes in presidential electoral politics is having your term or terms of office coincide with the opportunity to make U.S. Supreme Court Justice appointments.As our U.S. Constitution added to the independence of the judiciary from a sometimes-fickle electorate, with lifetime...