Category: Presidency

It’s Time for Other Democrats To Follow Kamala Harris Out Of the Exits

It’s Time for Other Democrats To Follow Kamala Harris Out Of the Exits

Perhaps Harris will find better success on the road to the White House another year.
Just How Far Can Yang, His ‘Gang,’ and His Quirky Campaign Carry Him?

Just How Far Can Yang, His ‘Gang,’ and His Quirky Campaign Carry Him?

At first no one took Trump seriously either, and like Yang today, Trump simply proved the doubters wrong day after day, week after week and month after month, until Trump ultimately found himself sitting in the Oval Office. Is Yang on a similar trajectory today?
No, Mr Bloomberg, We Do Need a Wealth Tax: Too Much Income Inequality Is Bad, Even for the Rich

No, Mr Bloomberg, We Do Need a Wealth Tax: Too Much Income Inequality Is Bad, Even for the Rich

What we have now in the United States is a situation of wealth inequality which isn't just not good for society as a whole, it's not even good for the wealthy anymore, either.
What’s the Punchline: How Many Billionaires Can Run for President?

What’s the Punchline: How Many Billionaires Can Run for President?

I have no doubt that Bloomberg's heart is in the right place. But we already have one do-gooding billionaire in the Democratic primary (see Steyer, Tom). And despite all of the resources Steyer could bring to bear, he hasn't tapped into front-runner status. What would be different for Bloomberg?
In The Shifting Defense of Senate Republicans, We See Trump’s Guilt, Senators’ Lack of Patriotism

In The Shifting Defense of Senate Republicans, We See Trump’s Guilt, Senators’ Lack of Patriotism

That these senators, including Sen. Ted Cruz, feel compelled to shift the excuses and make up new stories in Trump's defense simply is proof of his culpability.
For Mayor Pete’s Presidential Aspirations, It May Well Be Now or Never

For Mayor Pete’s Presidential Aspirations, It May Well Be Now or Never

The whispers have begun which say, "Perhaps now isn't Mayor Pete's time. But he's young. He will have another bite at the apple." These are kind--if not necessarily accurate--sentiments.
Hillary, Tulsi and Their Bizarre Russian Catfight

Hillary, Tulsi and Their Bizarre Russian Catfight

Now, thanks to Clinton's bombshell, Gabbard could be, conceivably, resurrected into some conspiracy theory cause celeb third-party candidate for president which could only give Trump a wider avenue toward re-election.
October Democratic Presidential Debate in Review

October Democratic Presidential Debate in Review

There’s yet again too many candidates on the Democratic debate stage, with more yet to come. The moderators were our best yet in terms of persistently calling out question dodging, but with 12 candidates, even prominent figures at times faded into obscurity.
Sanders Recovering After Heart Surgery. Can The Same Be Said for His, Biden’s Campaigns?

Sanders Recovering After Heart Surgery. Can The Same Be Said for His, Biden’s Campaigns?

Both Biden and Sanders would be well advised to finally take the issues of health and age on, in a head-on and forthright way which could satisfy the majority of American voters.
Amping Up Attacks Against Whistleblower May Add Impeachment Charges

Amping Up Attacks Against Whistleblower May Add Impeachment Charges

Trump's rhetoric betrays the oath of office he took and, therefore, could simply add to the number of articles of impeachment he may ultimately face.