“Nobody knows anything.” Whenever you find yourself overwhelmed with uncertainty, just remember William Goldman’s maxim for the film industry, which can easily apply to so much else. Watching the nation’s prognosticators weigh the current political strength of former President Donald Trump, and just how attached Republican voters remain to him, I was constantly reminded … [Read more...] about May Primaries Set to Test Trump’s Hold on Republican Voters
Macron and Le Pen Set for French Presidential Rematch
Here we go again, or maybe I should say, on y va encore une fois (if that’s wrong, don’t blame me, blame Google Translate). Way back in the spring of 2017, the world’s growing far-right nationalist movement was poised to strike a great victory in France, the epicenter of the snooty elite. Marine Le Pen, unapologetically anti-immigrant and anti-establishment, was sitting atop … [Read more...] about Macron and Le Pen Set for French Presidential Rematch
California Leads a Special Election Tuesday
Last Tuesday was special, in that there were nine special elections held that day. The Golden State led the way with four contests, including the first round in the 22nd Congressional District. The 22nd district is an intriguing battleground for an open election right now. Positioned just outside of Fresno, Hispanics make up a plurality of residents and Trump won it by five … [Read more...] about California Leads a Special Election Tuesday
Greitens Threatens to Upend Missouri Senate Race
Way back in November, I posed the question of whether the old rules of politics still apply. If you recall, and let’s be honest I can barely recall myself, Sean Parnell was leading the PA Senate primary polls despite serious allegations of spousal and child abuse. After Parnell lost his custody battle, though, he decided to drop out of the race. That left unresolved the … [Read more...] about Greitens Threatens to Upend Missouri Senate Race
GOP Deploy Midterm Messages in Jackson Hearing While Cuomo Contemplates Comeback
Despite four days of sound and fury, Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson remains just as popular as she was when her nomination was first announced; and just as likely to be confirmed. Republicans entered the hearing eager to exploit this opportunity to spread their midterm message to a wider audience, with GOP Senators repeatedly referencing hot-button cultural … [Read more...] about GOP Deploy Midterm Messages in Jackson Hearing While Cuomo Contemplates Comeback