As Minneapolis Burns, So Does Reason

Thousands of rioters and protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis following the death of an African American man, George Floyd, in Police custody this week. The disturbing footage of the arrest shows Mr. Floyd being aggressively detained. Floyd repeatedly … Continue reading As Minneapolis Burns, So Does Reason

Republicans Should Be Careful About Changing The Electoral College

Last week, Republicans in the Virginia House of Delegates floated a bill to change the state from a winner take all state in the Electoral College to one that doles out votes by Congressional district (similar to Nebraska’s).  The idea … Continue reading Republicans Should Be Careful About Changing The Electoral College

Minnesota’s Lesson for Democrats: Lack of Populism Has Hurt Them In The Midwest

Donald Trump’s domination of the Midwest took much of the nation by surprise.  He was the first Republican since Reagan to win every Midwestern battleground state in a generation.  I have already documented that the Midwest was already getting redder … Continue reading Minnesota’s Lesson for Democrats: Lack of Populism Has Hurt Them In The Midwest