Category: 2020 Election

Donald Trump, the GOP and Conservative Media ARE KILLING THEIR MOST LOYAL FOLLOWERS.

85% of red states are spiking Covid-19 cases and 77% of blue states are flat or declining. Why? It is driven by which officials and news you listen to. If you believe Trump and Fox, you're more likely to die today.

The Covid-19 China Problem

Widespread reports now are confirming three basic and serious problems with China's response to Coronavirus: Purposefully limiting testing of those with mild symptoms to limit the number of confirmed cases. There is a crucial 6-day window when the government knew the pandemic was a serious problem, yet leaders downplayed it to the public, causing more … Continue reading The Covid-19 China Problem →

Trump Can Not Be Trusted To “Re-Open” The Economy.

On April 10, when asked by a reporter which metrics President Trump would use to make the decision to “re-open the economy,” he pointed to his head and said, “the metrics right here.” While many thought the answer was a very bad one, I disagree, because it is the true answer, and it is all … Continue reading Trump Can Not Be Trusted To “Re-Open” The Economy. →

You Know They Are Lying When They Refuse To Say It Under Oath

Yesterday, Roger Stone, who has engaged anyone and everyone in verbal political sparring for decades, who has pontificated ad nauseum about more conspiracy theories than an Area 51 fanatic, refused to testify in his trial for lying to Congress and threatening witnesses. Yesterday, GOP MAGA-ites on the House Intelligence Committee spent a lot of their … Continue reading You Know They Are Lying When They Refuse To Say It Under Oath →

…the power to make you commit atrocities…

When I started writing on politics and society in the age of Trump, I chose the quote from Voltaire as my masthead. As Trump began his campaign with the string of lies he has been known for his entire life, and the cult of followers began to form, Voltaire's words set in me. It felt … Continue reading …the power to make you commit atrocities… →

Beating Trump in 2020. ONE Simple Message Repeated.

Democrats suck at messaging. Fact. Most of their legislative and governing agenda is supported by most Americans. Yet they lose a lot. More than half the time in more than half the states. Because their messaging sucks. This has to change in 2020. They have to do some things they are nearly allergic to: ONE … Continue reading Beating Trump in 2020. ONE Simple Message Repeated. →

Trump’s “Greatest Economy” Lie

I understand that deciding to focus on any one of the literally thousands of lies Trump has told may seem like a needle in a hay stack, but the economy is a BIG one in elections. And the economy is pretty good right now. Just not as good as Trump claims. And not that much … Continue reading Trump’s “Greatest Economy” Lie →