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8 Ways to Fix America's Messed-Up Presidential Elections Mar. 11, 2019
In 2016, there were 17 major candidates for the Republican presidential nomination, so many they had... Read More
Unaffiliated Voters Should Get a Seat at the Table Mar. 06, 2019
Are political parties obsolete? It's not like the old days, when bosses and smoke-filled rooms picke... Read More
2020 Prediction: Wooly and Wild Feb. 28, 2019
The 2020 presidential race is off and running. As the sitting president, Donald Trump is almost cert... Read More
Frederick Douglass and Voting Rights Feb. 01, 2019
I have been reading — more accurately, listening to — David Blight's new biography, "Fre... Read More
Media and Money Jan. 31, 2019
It's not surprising that Democratic Party officials are reaching far down into their bench for someo... Read More
Nevada GOP Offers Lessons for America Dec. 09, 2018
Here is the third installment of my assessment of the Nevada GOP tragedy. Again, it's not just about... Read More
Options for Matching Florida Voters' Signatures Dec. 06, 2018
With modern technology, there are many ways to verify an individual's identity. Yet voter verificati... Read More
A Tale of Two Presidents Dec. 04, 2018
President Donald Trump and the first lady's graceful tribute to the late George H.W. Bush underscore... Read More
Nevada GOP Tragedy: Lessons for America Dec. 02, 2018
The failures of the Nevada GOP are lessons for Republicans across the country. Avoid the same mistak... Read More
The Great Shake-Up Nov. 29, 2018
After the 2012 election, I had one wish: that the back of the Republican establishment would be brok... Read More
Letting Felons Vote Is Cause for Thanks Nov. 22, 2018
For anyone who cares about politics and government, it is easier to find reasons to complain than to... Read More
An Alternative to the Status Quo Nov. 22, 2018
Had John C. Fremont not run as a Republican in 1856, there would probably would have been no Lincoln... Read More
'It's About the Voter Fraud, Stupid!' Nov. 18, 2018
It turns out James Carville was wrong. It's not about "the economy, stupid." President Donald Trump ... Read More
We Need to Believe Election Results Nov. 16, 2018
Democracy is a fragile thing. Ours has lasted nearly 250 years, but there is no guarantee that it wi... Read More
Problems Abound for Both Sides Nov. 16, 2018
Both political parties in Washington can look at last week's election results and find encouragement... Read More
Now That the Election Is Over, What's Different About Our Lives? Nov. 15, 2018
On the evening of the 2018 midterm elections, we all sat glued to our televisions or to online webpa... Read More
Keep Calm, Florida, and Count On Nov. 14, 2018
It's been about 18 years since the nation focused on a massive recount story and asked, "What the he... Read More
Respect Voters' Will on Florida's Amendment 4 Nov. 12, 2018
A solid majority of Florida voters sought to right a wrong by supporting constitutional Amendment 4 ... Read More
The Surprise Winner of Election 2018? Trump! Nov. 11, 2018
I always tell the raw truth. I don't back down. I just say what's on my mind and let the chips fall ... Read More
Congratulations to Gov.-Elect DeSantis Nov. 09, 2018
After a tough campaign and razor-thin finish, Ron DeSantis appears to be governor-elect of Florida. ... Read More
