Gerow: The Rev. Billy Graham is gone, but his message endures

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Created: Sunday, 25 February 2018 14:06

America lost a revered icon this week. The passing of the Rev. Billy Graham and the end of his earthly life concluded a chapter of American history.

Billy Graham was on our planet for nearly a century. He was beloved by millions and was referred to both as "America's Pastor" and "The Protestant Pope." He turned up more times in various Gallup "Most Admired" lists than any other American.

His ministry touched the lives of millions, not only here but throughout the world. He preached to more than 200 million souls, delivering the message of the Gospel to more people than any other human being.

Tributes to the life and work of the Rev. Graham have poured in from around the world. So revered was he among his countrymen that he will lie in honor in the United States Capitol.

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What sort of senator will Mitt Romney be? Not a backbencher, even day one

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Created: Wednesday, 21 February 2018 09:36

BY CHARLIE GEROW, Feb. 20, 2018

What we do with former presidents is a subject frequently discussed in the halls of academia. After all, we now have as many members of that most exclusive club as ever, including some who are likely to be with us for a long time.

What doesn’t get as much attention is what becomes of those who sought the presidency and lost. The spotlight turns on one of them — Republican businessman Mitt Romney — now.

"Tuesday night more than 90 million eyeballs were on President Trump as he delivered his first State of the Union address. The television audience, pegged by Nielsen at 45.6 million, was delivered over a dozen networks.What sort of senator will Mitt Romney be? Not a backbencher, even day one