The Declaration of Independence

18 Nov 2020

The Declaration of Independence CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one…

It Was All A Lie

17 Nov 2020

Stuart Stevens lays out his premise in the first 30 pages of the book. Unfortunately, his hypothesis is not at all compelling, and is interrupted by jumps in time and…

It’s The Fall

23 Feb 202023 Feb 2020

There's a lot about Chris Matthews that I dislike. His off camera remark about slipping a date rape pill to Hillary Clinton tops my list. He did it again last…

The Shallow Pond of Daytime TV

16 Jan 202027 Jan 2020

With the exception of the four o'clock hour, daytime MSNBC is polluted with off kilter punditry and whacky airheads. When it comes to the Democratic party and its primary contenders,…

Worst Debate Ever

14 Jan 202025 Jan 2020

Tonight's Democratic debate was a big fail. I don't know about you but I'm tired of hearing "Let me be clear" and "Here's the deal" and "Understand this." I'm so…

Say YES!

14 Jan 202027 Jan 2020

Just Say No... to old white guys and the young white guy. Just say No to Joe and his anachronistic policy positions and "annointed one" rhetoric. Say No to Bernie…

The Justice Dems: Donors and Dollars. Part Two

21 Jul 201922 Jul 2019

During the 2018 campaign cycle, the Justice Dems political action committee raised nearly $3 million in donations ($2,726,957). Yet, just a fraction of those contributions - less than $65K -…

The Justice Dems: Founders, Donors, Dollars. Part One

21 Jul 201922 Jul 2019

This multi-part series will look at the original founders and the big dollar donors of the Justice Dems PAC. Part 1 is a quick review of the founders. The founders…

The July Debates Line-Up

20 Jul 2019

Both the names and the order of the 20 candidates who qualified for the next debate are now known. July 30 Debate Author Marianne WILLIAMSON Ohio Representative Tim RYAN Minnesota…

The Next Debate: Play Dirty or Keep the Pledge?

20 Jul 2019

Most of the candidates appearing on the CNN Democratic debate stage are already in jeopardy. That means their performance will be a life or death moment for their candidacy. Will…

For Buttigieg, Money Can’t Buy Love

5 Jul 2019

Pete Buttigieg may have hauled in a payload for his second quarter fundraising but all those millions are not translating into high poll numbers. His campaign was first among Dem…

Second Choice Votes Reveal Gender, Race and Age Bias

3 Jul 20193 Jul 2019

What happens when your candidate fails to win the nomination? Who becomes your second choice? A group of registered Democrats were asked this question in the Morning Consult poll taken…

Polls Are Out and The Losers Are…

2 Jul 20192 Jul 2019

With the release of the first DNC qualifying polls, it looks as if a handful of last month's Dem debaters may have made both their debut and exit in Miami.…

Polls Are Do-Or-Die for Some Dem Candidates

2 Jul 2019

Twelve Democratic candidates need to improve their stature among voters, and for five it is crucial. As I mentioned in my previous post, the twenty Democratic candidates will need to…

States With the Best and Worst Voting Records

30 Jun 2019

If there's a fortune teller for the 2020 presidential election, you can find it in Ohio. That state's voters have the distinction of being the most accurate when it comes…

Five to Lose: Post First Dem Debate

28 Jun 2019

At least eight of the 20 contenders for the Democratic nomination will stand on stage for next months' debate. However, as many as five may peel from that crowd if…

Money, Money, Money – Who Has the Money?

24 May 2019

As of 31 March, declared presidential candidates filed their receipts, their disbursements and what's most important for the coming months, their cash on hand. In a surprising turnabout, Kirsten Gillibrand…

The End of the Republic Has Never Looked Better

20 May 2019

It was the last White House correspondents dinner, April 30, 2016. President Barack Obama said a few words that have lingered in my mind for years. Those few words taken…

Bernie and Beto Top Dem Candidates in First Quarter Advertising Buys

9 May 2019

Bernie Sanders is the big spender. Pete Buttigieg is parsimonious. Amy Klobuchar is doing it the old fashioned way. Elizabeth Warren and Tulsi Gabbard are trying the buckshot approach. And…

Which Dems Will Be on the Debate Stage?

2 May 20196 May 2019

UPDATE: Julian Castro qualified with the needed donors and polls to guarantee a spot in the debates. As of this morning, 21 people have entered the Democratic primary field for…

Stop Defending Joe Biden

29 Apr 201929 Apr 2019

Just stop. The media and a number of Democrats are forgiving Joe Biden for EVERYTHING. Why? He's white. He's male. Those are reasons #1 and #2. So we can just…

Reminder: Never Assume A Win

27 Apr 2019

. Hillary's pre-announcement video, released 12 April 2015. We fought hard. We won the votes. Democracy was usurped. DO NOT LET IT HAPPEN AGAIN. Vote in numbers too large to…

Buried in the Report: BERNIE SANDERS

21 Apr 2019

You don't have to dig too deep in the Mueller Report to find the snippet below. It's on page 23 of the first volume, describing the Internet Research Agency (IRA),…

Trump’s 2020 Russian Mirror Site Is Bad News

19 Apr 201923 Apr 2019

I ran across this in the footnotes of Volume I of the Mueller Report (page 66): Hmmm, well are there Russian websites for Trump 2020? You bet! It's hard to…

Pete Buttigieg Drains the Pride Out of Gay

9 Apr 20199 Apr 2019

First, the disclaimer: YMMV. Not every lesbigay/queer person has the same coming out story. However, Pete Buttigieg's whiny public lament about his gay identity strips all the pride out of…

Good, Strong Words from Gillibrand: Trump Is A Coward

24 Mar 201924 Mar 2019

  I've Been Banned From Twitter On 9 March 2019, I was banned from Twitter for a single tweet that criticized Donald Trump. I have joined the gaslit nation, one…

Just Say NO!, Stacey

21 Mar 2019

I'm having a visceral reaction to rumors that Joe Biden plans to pre-select his VP nominee and that Stacey Abrams is his choice. This has all the drippings of rank,…