“The polls are wrong!” Typically, this is one of the last exaltations of a losing campaign. As failing campaigns close, candidates, staffers, and all involved will do anything to convince voters that the polls aren’t exposing their weaknesses but instead are hiding their pending victory. This repetitious pattern usually works . . . until it […]
Will Kamala Harris Win?
After a bit of a break, I’m back. And I missed quite a bit. For starters, Trump has had attempts on his life. President Joe Biden dropped out of the race after a poor debate performance. RFK Jr., a third-party candidate, dropped out and lent his support to Trump. And finally, Vice President Kamala Harris […]
What’s the Deal with Student Loan Cancellation?
Let me tell you something . . . I’m tired of this debate. The student loan cancellation debate has gone on for years, and in my opinion neither side tackles the issue correctly. Personally, I support total student loan cancellation. Not only would I benefit greatly from the policy, but for the reasons stated below […]
What Is the Point of a Moderate Democrat?
This post could literally go anywhere. Despite attempts to focus, it still might go everywhere. This post will address how to win elections (where no great consensus lives), what motivates certain voting groups (where no great consensus lives again), and how that is changing (guess what! . . . where no great consensus lives). To […]