Armchair quarterbacks..

to ask questions, don't give them press pass to white house. Reward good journalism. This is my answer for Trump to your question. There is no other choices due to today's political atmosphere and media's hostility. The Buzzfeed editor in chief Ben Smith already said it clear: Publishing this dossier reflects how we see the job of reporters in 2017. They're hostile to you, they already are determined to do fake news business on you, what else you can do? Just punish them within your power.

in other words, be someone he is the opposite of.

It was a great achievement. Even if he does owe it to Putin.

I give few people, let alone elected officials, the benefit of the doubt. But, as with Obama whom I also dislike, I'm willing to look at efforts and accomplishments on a case-by-case basis and give credit (or criticism) accordingly.

Or maybe give the impression - even if he doesn't really believe it - that he understands the importance for dignity and decorum in the most powerful office in the world. Stop the round-the-clock clown show.

That would be a nice start.

“Trump took on the Republican establishment, he took on the Democratic establishment, took on the media establishment and he ended up winning the election to become president of the United States. And that is an extraordinary accomplishment. And it talks about perseverance, it talks about very strong political instincts, it talks about a way to connect with people,” Sanders said.

“So I give Donald Trump his due,” he said.

He is not off to a great start. If and when he does something good, I will give him full credit.

Did he give Obama the benefit of the doubt or immediately start trying to cast a shadow on his legitimacy by being the nation's most prominent birther?