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Louis Capozzi | Exclusive Interview with Rep. Lou Barletta

Louis Capozzi | The GOP's Diversity Dance

While many media groups are criticizing the RNC’s speaker lineup for being excessively white, it was predominantly minority speakers making three blunt points on minority issues.

Citizen Capozzi | Live at the Republican National Convention

Opinion columnist Louis Capozzi is at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

Louis Capozzi | Gay Old Party

Is the Republican Party becoming an ally?

Louis Capozzi | A tale of two Trumps

Is he a political genius or a buffoon?

Louis Capozzi | Tread on Me

2016 will be a busy year for libertarians.

Louis Capozzi | Another brick in the wall

There’s a wall at the center of the 2016 presidential election, but Mexico has nothing to do with it. Instead, the wall separates “us” from Donald Trump’s supporters.

Louis Capozzi | Dumping democracy

“Democracy is so overrated.”

Louis Capozzi | "Berning" the Democratic Party

A revolution is coming soon within the Democratic Party.

Louis Capozzi | The no-brainer endorsement

My endorsement is a no-brainer decision: John Kasich.

Louis Capozzi | The combover in chief

Donald Trump will defeat Hillary Clinton and become the next president of the United States.

Louis Capozzi | The Republican debate's drunken state

The bottle of vodka is open. It is Saturday night, and I am preparing to watch the Republican primary debate on CBS with my friends. Since most are tuned in for Donald Trump, we are throwing out any chance of seriously considering the candidates and are instead preparing a drinking game. The rules are agreed to, and the debate begins.

Louis Capozzi | The Hawkeye Hurting

The Iowa caucuses, plural did not turn out well for the Democratic Party.

Louis Capozzi | Donald's trump cards

Donald Trump is not stupid. Penn students frequently dismiss him because he says stupid things, but we shouldn’t underestimate the GOP frontrunner.

Louis Capozzi | The land of hypocrisy?

“The road to power is paved with hypocrisy and casualties,” Frank Underwood says in season two of “House of Cards.” On the 2016 presidential campaign trail, many Republican candidates are making this saying literally true.

Louis Capozzi | ?Penn’s Political Pipe Dream

The term “Penn bubble” currently takes on a new meaning. On campus, many students think the Democratic Party is flourishing.

Louis Capozzi | An un-civil right

Over the previous couple of weeks, members of the Penn community have been especially alert to racially charged commentaries. Yet, those who have taken upon themselves the responsibility of protecting against such rhetoric have been surprisingly silent about a recent racial attack launched from our community.

Louis Capozzi | A royal 'Bern'

The coronation has been scheduled. For months, the media has declared Hillary Clinton the inevitable nominee, while the Democratic Party has actively protected her by limiting the number of debates and obstructing other candidates from entering the race. Many liberal students on campus have accepted the party’s heir apparent and are currently bored out of their minds while waiting for Clinton’s inevitable crowning.

Louis Capozzi | A wholly political pope

The arrival of Pope Francis in Philadelphia last weekend was a mixed blessing. While the pope’s arrival christened a classless Friday at Penn, the pomp surrounding his visit created a trinity of chaos, store closings and traffic.

Louis Capozzi | A Trumped up joke

Donald Trump makes people laugh. Whether because of his ridiculous hair, absurd comments or extensive trolling of other Republican candidates, the Penn alumnus has been a running joke since he announced his presidential campaign.