Voters opt for split decision
If you expected the 2018 midterm elections to settle all scores and clarify all unanswered political questions in the era of Donald Trump, you were just asking for disappointment — and that’s what... Read More
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What to do if you lose
As I write, the results of the 2018 midterm elections are not yet known. By the time some readers see this, it’s possible that the long-predicted blue wave will have washed away GOP majorities in... Read More
Civitas poll shows Republicans gaining momentum
According to the Civitas Poll, Republicans gained some momentum for October when compared to the previous month. While the midterm elections are headed into the home stretch, Democrats still lead on... Read More
In Trump's America every day is Halloween
In Trump’s America, every day is Halloween. His political MO is fear. He sees ghosts, goblins and boogeymen everywhere. His rallies stoke fear and loathing. He can’t even sustain a forced show of... Read More
Few voters split their tickets
Has politics become polarized? Even if you and I agree on little else, I’ll bet we agree that the answer is clearly yes. But as the wild and wacky elections of 2018 near their close, it’s worth... Read More
Call Trump's migrant caravan panic for what it is - out and out racism
One day, these figures – President Trump and his cohorts, the muck-brained minions of Fox News – will distance themselves from their own words and actions. They will hedge and equivocate with... Read More
Isn't it about time to get honest about voting?
Whenever election time comes around, the media, political parties, and candidates begin thumping about voting rights, precincts and districts, voting times and places, registrations and ballots, and... Read More
Democrats face two hurdles in quest for a blue wave
With today's release of a new Meredith College Poll, they find that both congressional and state legislative generic ballot questions have Democrats favored by 10 points over Republicans. This is... Read More
Meredith Poll: Democrat enthusiasm surges, might pick up congressional and legislative seats
The newest edition of The Meredith Poll found strong voter enthusiasm and signals an increased advantage for Democrats. Voter enthusiasm remains high heading into the last few days before Election Day... Read More
Weathering the storm through bold leadership
If we learned one thing during the devastation and recovery from Hurricanes Florence and Michael, it’s that setting aside more than $2 billion in savings for a rainy day was a very good idea. But... Read More
