This is mainly about Mitch McConnell and the archaic rules of Congress. But first let’s give a kudo to Chuck Schumer and the other
Category: 2018 Election
Tom Steyer: The Fresh Air of Politics without Begging for Money
One of the refreshing things about going to Tom Steyer’s “Need to Impeach” web site is that there is no “DONATE” button. He wants
When it comes to promoting democracy, Democrats have lost another year
When it comes to future elections, Donald Trump seems blind to them as he continues to litigate his electoral victory over Hillary Clinton in
What I’ve Learned After a Year of Trump
Donald Trump unfortunately is already more consequential than any US President since Ronald Reagan. Trump will reshape our judiciary, he has already reshaped our
Beyond the hype, some nuggets from the Alabama Senate Race
Remember when Michelle Obama said in 2007, “For the first time in my adult life, I am really proud of my country because it
The conundrum of the Senate Women’s Decisions
I feel fortunate in my work life because for the most part I have worked with more women than men. At the risk of
Lessons learned: Kelli Dunaway’s candid take on running for office
First-time political candidate Kelli Dunaway thought she had a shot at unseating Ann Wagner, the conservative Republican Congresswoman from Missouri’s 2nd District. She never
Could a blue wave come ashore in Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District? Hints from a Candidate Forum
Will the so-called blue wave that struck American politics on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 continue into the 2018 elections? Will Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District,
Democrats must do more than win an occasional inning
It’s understandable that there would be some excitement today in the world of Democrats. They won an inning, the one they play in the
Would Democrats be better off without the Democratic Party?
If you’re a Republican, a standard criticism of Democrats is that they are bad with all things money – raising it, spending it, managing