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
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German Election 101: What You Need To Know About Germany’s Political Parties And Election History
As part of our coverage of the upcoming German elections, in partnership with Europe Elects, we will be running a series of posts to help our audience understand the German electoral system and the state of the race. In our first installment Tobias Gerhard Schminke, founder of Europe Elects, takes an in depth look at the parties vying for votes and how they may relate to one … [Read more...] about German Election 101: What You Need To Know About Germany’s Political Parties And Election History
Census Data Release reveals Increasing Diversity, Urbanization, and Mobility
The United States Census Bureau released the 2020 Census lower-level population data on Thursday, August 12th. The data includes official population and demographic figures for counties, cities, towns and all other relevant geographies. This release is four months later than usual because the Coronavirus pandemic delayed the collection and consolidation of population … [Read more...] about Census Data Release reveals Increasing Diversity, Urbanization, and Mobility
Breaking Down the Results of the Ohio Congressional Special Primary Elections
Ohio held two Congressional Special Election primaries on Tuesday, August 3rd. Both the Democratic primary in OH-11 and the Republican primary in OH-15 were competitive contests. There were no consequences to waging factional battles of influence and supremacy because both seats are safe for their respective parties. Congressional Black Caucus-endorsed (CBC) County Councilor … [Read more...] about Breaking Down the Results of the Ohio Congressional Special Primary Elections
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