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…

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 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…

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…

Over 500 Candidates Are Running for President

11 Feb 2019

According to Ballotpedia, over 500 people have filed with the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) to run as President in the 2020 race. A scan of the list can leave one…

No Votes for 2020

7 Dec 201829 Jan 2019

With such a heaping of potential candidates running in 2020, it helps to narrow the focus, even if it seems contrary to open-mindedness. But there are established deal-breakers that make…