Expert Insights on Presidential Greatness

Conducted between November 15 and December 31, the survey involved current and recent members of the Presidents and Executive Politics Section of the American Political Science Association, the leading group of social science experts in presidential politics. The experts collectively crowned Abraham Lincoln as America’s greatest president, a testament to Lincoln’s enduring legacy.

President Biden found himself in a favorable spot, placed ahead of historical figures such as Woodrow Wilson, Ronald Reagan, and Ulysses S. Grant. Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama secured the 7th position, climbing eight spots higher than in the previous year’s polling results.

At the opposite end of the spectrum, Donald Trump received the survey’s lowest ranking, coming in at 45th place. This placed him behind presidents James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, Franklin Pierce, and William Henry Harrison, who have historically been critiqued for their presidencies.

The survey also explored the partisan and ideological differences among the respondents, noting that these differences did not significantly alter the overall outcome. However, a clear partisan division was observed in the evaluations of Obama and Biden, with Democrat respondents ranking them significantly higher than their Republican counterparts.

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A Rare and Alarming Encounter

Upon arrival at the scene, WDFW officers managed to remove one cougar. Despite this, there were reports of a possible second cougar lurking in the vicinity. Efforts to locate the second animal ensued, with a hound handler dispatched to the area, though the search yielded no findings.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife underscores the rarity of cougar attacks on humans, noting that in the past century, Washington state has witnessed only two fatal attacks and 20 other instances where individuals sustained injuries. Given the uncommon nature of such encounters, the department advises the public on the proper actions to take if faced with a cougar. Individuals should not run, maintain eye contact with the animal, attempt to appear larger, make noise, and be prepared to defend themselves aggressively if an attack ensues.

This recent cougar attack serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of wildlife and the importance of being vigilant while enjoying outdoor activities in areas known for the presence of such predators.

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According to a criminal complaint, Collins exhibited unruly and abusive behavior, prompting immediate action from the aircraft’s crew. Holding dual citizenship in the Netherlands and the U.S., Collins is now under investigation by the FBI for his actions on the flight.

Eyewitness accounts describe Collins as being loud, disruptive, threatening, and abusive towards other passengers as well as crew members. His behavior escalated from following and tapping passengers to physically grabbing a female passenger as she exited the bathroom. The situation deteriorated to the point where eight passengers were relocated to escape Collins’s vicinity.

The flight crew’s attempts to mitigate the situation involved moving Collins to the back of the plane, where his behavior continued to escalate. He spat on passengers and verbally abused a crew member, further alarming those on board. Despite being moved, Collins continued to inappropriately touch passengers and was eventually restrained with flexicuffs by the flight crew. His persistent attempts to move around led to the crew using three seat belt extenders to securely keep him seated for the flight’s duration.

Collins’s actions have led to charges of interfering with the crew and assaulting passengers. If convicted, he faces up to six months in prison in addition to a fine.

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