In case you have not noticed, Donald Trump’s approval numbers are in the crapper. Though they have risen of late they remain almost on par with Obama’s on the eve of his midterm shellacking. Then, like now, prognosticators were viewing … Continue reading Trump’s Unpopularity Does Not Mean He Cannot Be Reelected
It seems there really is something to the argument the Kavanaugh nomination is reaping electoral benefits for the GOP. Contrary to the prognostications of how suburban women in key Senate battlegrounds would turn away from the GOP over their steadfast … Continue reading The Kavanaugh Fight Has Helped Republicans
With everything surrounding the Brett Kavanaugh “Salem Witch Trials” and more and more Republican held seats “coming online” (parlance for competitive) the electoral landscape for the majority party is looking decidedly dark. Texas and West Virginia, of all places, are … Continue reading If The Polls Are Off It’s Good News For Republicans
Democrats in Texas on Tuesday were supposed to be celebrating. Not fretting. But fretting they are now that a Democratic state senate district which supported Clinton by 12 points and has not had a Republican represent it since Reconstruction flipped … Continue reading Democrats Hope For A Wave Fueled By Hispanic Turnout Died In Texas Tuesday
The nomination of Brett Kavanaugh is eerily resembling another conservative’s ascension to the High Court in the 1990’s; Clarence Thomas. Clarence Thomas, a conservative judge with a stunning resume looked assured of ascending to the Supreme Court until allegations of … Continue reading Democrats Just Went Nuclear on Kavanaugh
Upton Sinclair was born 140 years ago this very day, on September 20th, 1878. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the man’s death. An author, activist, and politician himself, Sinclair and his many works have made a profound … Continue reading Remembering Upton Sinclair and His Battle Against Fake News
In the era of opposition to Trump, some states have refused to work with the President on immigration such as California and New York State (among others). Other states have sued the administration over actions such as allowing states waivers … Continue reading In Age of Opposition To Trump Washington Takes The Lead In Hurting The Poor To Combat Climate Change
