Will the Ghost of Richard Nixon Haunt the Obama White House?
No matter how far out you go into modern political history from 1972, the ghost of Richard Mihous Nixon, and his administration, follows U.S. presidents. In Frost/Nixon, Frank Langella gives a … Continue reading →
Barack Obama is the Roger Federer of the Press Conference
The gateway to the Oval Office is the media. On the campaign trail, you need to master your handling of them, both on camera and off, to get elected. It … Continue reading →
Democracy 2.0: Uncle Barack Wants YOU!
Wild fires in California? Sure, you can call in the smoke jumpers. Superman might be able to blow them out with his super powers. Barack Obama will attack them from … Continue reading →
The Speechless Speech
The final crescendo in a day that, for hundreds of thousands of volunteers began with hanging cards on doors and making yet another round of calls, and proceeded through the … Continue reading →
What Happens If Obama Wins Tonight?
Right now, the people are going to the polls. Not the usual people. Not the political junkies, the special interest groups, the religious Right, but THE PEOPLE. Even though racial … Continue reading →
A Protester Displays His Fear of Obama
An anti-Obama guy with a protest sign at a recent rally put the whole race into perspective for me, but it had nothing to do with his sign, and everything … Continue reading →
Bill Clinton Lays Out What Matters in a President; McCain Flunks the Test
One problem with the onslaught of campaign “moments” in the rush up to the election is that a few can get lost in the fray. Bill Clinton gave one of … Continue reading →
Channel This Election Fervor Into Helping the Country
It is fear of change, or the lack of change, that are polarizing our electorate. In an odd way, my brief meeting with Joe the golden retriever owner, while doing … Continue reading →
Prominent Republicans Invoke the Holocaust to Win Jewish Votes in Pa
This is the week that John McCain and the Republicans will be throwing the kitchen sink at Barack Obama and the Democrats. It has reached a new low. An email … Continue reading →
Florida’s Early Voting Process Seems Rife For Another Challenge If Election Close
Early voting rolled out yesterday in Florida, and, if the West Delray Beach Library, where I voted this afternoon, is any indicator, the new paper/scan voting system will cause extreme … Continue reading →









