Trump’s Melania-Heidi wars
You know, I keep taking vows not to respond to every petty thing Trump does. And for the most part, I think I’ve done okay (not perfect, but okay) at keeping to that vow, and trying to deal with only … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Election 2016
Arizona and Utah are worlds apart
Yesterday Arizona went for Trump in its primary, and Utah went for Cruz. But that simple statement doesn’t even begin to express the difference in the outcomes in the two states, which symbolizes the split in the Republican Party. In … Continue reading →
Jeb Bush endorses Ted Cruz
Now, this certainly seemed unlikely at the start of the campaign season. But this is what it’s come to: Former candidate Jeb Bush endorsed Ted Cruz for the Republican presidential nomination on Wednesday, saying the U.S. senator from Texas represents … Continue reading →
Written speeches versus extemporaneous remarks
I’ve said many many times that I don’t like speeches, with the exception of Churchill and Lincoln. I don’t like them because I’m not an auditory learner and tend to mentally drift off during monologues, although I can pay very … Continue reading →
GOP convention delegates: bound and unbound
Here’s an informative article about an issue that’s currently being speculated about—delegates at the RNC and what they are required by the rules to do. How much leeway do they have? It depends on the state, but the basic idea … Continue reading →
David Brooks, the “establishment,” and “social mingling”
From David Brooks’ recent NY Times column: Trump voters are a coalition of the dispossessed. They have suffered lost jobs, lost wages, lost dreams. The American system is not working for them, so naturally they are looking for something else. … Continue reading →
Lindsay Graham and Rubio speak up for Cruz
It’s rather a “pigs fly” moment: South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham has thrown his support to Ted Cruz, calling him “the best alternative” to Donald Trump. According to an invitation obtained by POLITICO, Graham will headline a fundraiser for Cruz … Continue reading →
Now what?
[NOTE: By the way, I’m still having slow website issues. I’m working on the problem, and it could be fixed very soon or it may take a couple of days. Thanks for your patience.] I guess Cruz won the game … Continue reading →
Super Ides of March Tuesday
[UPDATE BELOW] As you can tell from the title, I’m very very very very nervous. I fully expect Donald Trump to do very very well. If the polls are correct, there is an excellent chance he gets the two winner-take-all … Continue reading →
I’m wondering too
The previous election cycle and now this one have caused me to agree with DirtyJobsGuy: “It makes you wonder how many little tyrants are out there.” If there’s one thing that’s now clear, it’s that many many people—left and right—don’t … Continue reading →
I’m not sure…
…whether this will help or hurt Kasich at this point. Toss a coin.
Continue reading →“Get over it” say Trump supporters
I’ve noticed the line over and over from Trump supporters addressing people who aren’t the least bit happy at the prospect of a Trump nomination: “Get over it!” It seems to summarize the feeling tone of a lot of the … Continue reading →