Scranton is central to Joe Biden’s political mythos. It’s the city he grew up in, and it was pivotal to his 2020 electoral strategy. Biden set out to regain enough support in Scranton, and areas like it, to rebuild the ‘blue wall’. At the same time, Democratic Congressman Matt Cartwright has been battling a rising Republican tide in this corner of the commonwealth. … [Read more...] about PA-8: An In-Depth Look At A Trump-Democratic House District
CPAC and the Dawn of the 2024 Republican Primary
It’s ridiculous to talk about 2024 in March 2021. I’m going to do it anyway. This past weekend, the Conservative Political Action Convention represented the unofficial start of the 2024 Republican Presidential primary. The main event of the gathering was supposed to be Donald Trump’s first speech since leaving office, but their 2024 straw poll stole the thunder. The … [Read more...] about CPAC and the Dawn of the 2024 Republican Primary
The Post-Presidential Comeback: Can Donald Trump Succeed Where Herbert Hoover Failed?
What will a Donald Trump post-presidency look like? Despite losing re-election and suffering through his second impeachment, the 45th President remains determined to stay in the spotlight. So far his grip on the Republican Party remains strong and there’s already talk about a 2024 comeback bid. Since recent one-termers like George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter quickly … [Read more...] about The Post-Presidential Comeback: Can Donald Trump Succeed Where Herbert Hoover Failed?
What Can An Administration’s First Days Teach Us?: A Look Through Recent History
A Presidential term may last four years, but you still only get one chance at a first impression. As Joe Biden navigates the first days of his Administration, public attention is extraordinarily focused on one issue: the COVID-19 pandemic. Even from this early date, it’s clear the Biden White House’s response to the pandemic will be a major component of their legacy. Which … [Read more...] about What Can An Administration’s First Days Teach Us?: A Look Through Recent History
PA-10: An In-Depth Look at How Republican Scott Perry Won Re-Election
As the 2020 election approached, Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District seemed to be on the verge of a transformation. After all, the area was getting more and more progressive while being represented by an extremely conservative Congressman. As a result, prognosticators pegged PA-10 as the most flippable House seat in the state. Despite all that, GOP incumbent Rep. … [Read more...] about PA-10: An In-Depth Look at How Republican Scott Perry Won Re-Election