The Republican attempt to topple a top Democratic Governor came up far short, providing Democarts with a much-needed win. California Governor Gavin Newsom soundly defeated a recall attempt effort Tuesday night. With 66% of precincts reporting, ‘No’ has 5,840,283 votes (64%) while ‘Yes’ sits at just 3,297,145 (36%). That margin will likely narrow a bit as Election Day … [Read more...] about How Gavin Newsom Won The California Recall Fight
President Biden’s Nightmare August and How He Might Bounce Back in the Fall
The August Curse strikes again. Back in late July, I chronicled just how brutal the month of August typically is for recent Presidents. That trend is particularly gruesome for the first August of a new term. Well, it’s safe to say the streak continues. The fall of the Afghan government bedeviled Biden all throughout August, as the Taliban gained power while the U.S. … [Read more...] about President Biden’s Nightmare August and How He Might Bounce Back in the Fall
Previewing A Pair Of House Special Elections In Ohio
There are currently two vacancies in Ohio's House of Representatives delegation. The 11th came open after Marcia Fudge was confirmed as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. In the 15th, Steve Stivers stepped down to become the CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. The 11th is a D+30 seat based around Cleveland and Akron, while the 15th, which includes parts of Columbus … [Read more...] about Previewing A Pair Of House Special Elections In Ohio
Book Review: Dark Night of the Democratic Soul
How did the Democratic Party survive the Age of Trump? That’s the question Edward-Issac Dovere set out to answer in his new book “Battle for the Soul: Inside the Democrats’ Campaigns to Defeat Trump”. In a world awash in books on Donald Trump, the 45th President is not a character in this volume so much as a looming presence. Dovere instead focuses on the various Democrats, … [Read more...] about Book Review: Dark Night of the Democratic Soul
Lessons From the Aftermath of the 2021 Pennsylvania Primaries
Everyone’s favorite Commonwealth held its 2021 primaries last week and the results revealed some unexpected turns of events. A progressive DA prevailed, a Mayor got the hook and COVID restrictions were rejected. Krasner Cruises The most high-profile race coming into Election Day was Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s re-election contest. When Krasner first … [Read more...] about Lessons From the Aftermath of the 2021 Pennsylvania Primaries