A Triple Moment of Zen
A death, a string of victories, and a sandwich. Continue reading A Triple Moment of Zen
Category: Elections
Which Centrism Is The Worst?
Centrist is a terrible catch-all term for two distinct political groups. One of which sucks. Continue reading Which Centrism Is The Worst?
Report Tells Democrats To Stop Doing Things They Aren’t Doing
Far-right propaganda is driving some moderate Democratic thinking, even if they don’t realize it. Continue reading Report Tells Democrats To Stop Doing Things They Aren’t Doing
Smile If You Like Disenfranchisement
Why is this woman pursuing right-on-right crime in Arkansas? And what’s the GOP’s cling-to-power quadfecta? Read on. Continue reading Smile If You Like Disenfranchisement
A Drink From The Fire Hose
May you live in interesting times, so goes the old curse. Continue reading A Drink From The Fire Hose
Get This, Some Actual Good News
Catelin Drey’s big win in Iowa’s special election should hearten Democrats. Now let’s protect the midterms. Continue reading Get This, Some Actual Good News
Trump Makes Americans Less Anti-Immigrant
The hateful dummy is handing the Democrats an opportunity. Continue reading Trump Makes Americans Less Anti-Immigrant
Potholes, Not Genitals
Please don’t throw the most vulnerable members of our coalition under a bus driven by Republicans. Continue reading Potholes, Not Genitals
Guest Post: Grand Theft Auditor?
North Carolina GOP tries winning races before they’re run. Continue reading Guest Post: Grand Theft Auditor?
Fuck Yeah, Australia
Not everything sucks. Fuck yeah, Anthony Albanese. Continue reading Fuck Yeah, Australia
Canada To Trump: STFU
Not everything sucks: Fuck yeah, Mark Carney. Continue reading Canada To Trump: STFU
Guest Post: Courting A Theft?
A North Carolinian’s take on the Republican attempt to steal a state Supreme Court election. Continue reading Guest Post: Courting A Theft?
We Need A Real Opposition
Chuck Schumer is not the man for the moment. Continue reading We Need A Real Opposition
Buyer’s Remorse For A Shit Sandwich
If we do indeed have free elections in our future, we’ll need a small slice of Trump voters to come over to our side. Continue reading Buyer’s Remorse For A Shit Sandwich
The Twilight Of The Institutionalists
No matter how highly they think of their own faith in norms, our Democratic elites need to face the reality of the moment. Continue reading The Twilight Of The Institutionalists
What Is Wrong With You People
The Wisdom of The American People is quite a quaint concept these days. Continue reading What Is Wrong With You People
Election Mythbusting
The mythology of the 2024 election and the harms inherent. Continue reading Election Mythbusting
The Media Problem Is Real, My Fellow Dems
An updated media strategy is desperately needed. Continue reading The Media Problem Is Real, My Fellow Dems
Don’t Let Anyone Tell You This Was A Landslide
Because it wasn’t. And that does mean something. Continue reading Don’t Let Anyone Tell You This Was A Landslide
Put Down The Finger
Please, left-leaning pundits and other liberal/progressive opinion-havers, give people space to process what happened. Continue reading Put Down The Finger
Some Final Thoughts Before Election Day
Happy Election Eve, everyone. Continue reading Some Final Thoughts Before Election Day
With Malice Towards None
Kamala Harris wants to be a president for all Americans, even the ones who hate her, like my neighbors. Continue reading With Malice Towards None
Fascism Day At The Garden
They are not just no longer hiding the fascism, they are shouting it. Continue reading Fascism Day At The Garden
The Three Piles Of Bullshit Making The Election So Close
So many Americans believe crime is high, the economy is failing, and immigration is out of control. Bullshit. Continue reading The Three Piles Of Bullshit Making The Election So Close
The Case For Kamala Harris
If we encounter an undecided voter, we need to try to win them over. Continue reading The Case For Kamala Harris
A Cure For Election Anxiety
The zen between TMI and not paying attention. Continue reading A Cure For Election Anxiety
Living In A 2024 Battleground State Is Exhausting
We Pennsylvanians are being deluged with some of the most heinous political advertising in our nation’s history. Continue reading Living In A 2024 Battleground State Is Exhausting
Yes, Trump Is Getting Worse
Donald Trump gave a speech over the weekend that was disturbing, even dare I say…Hitler-esque? Continue reading Yes, Trump Is Getting Worse
The Blue Islands In Pennsylvania’s Red Sea
The unsung heroes of every presidential election are the little cities in the “Alabama” part of Pennsylvania. Continue reading The Blue Islands In Pennsylvania’s Red Sea
The Republican Party’s Week Of Cracking Up
The GOP had themselves a week. Continue reading The Republican Party’s Week Of Cracking Up