Dr. ESP After losing the popular vote in five of the last six presidential elections, the Republican Party conducted what it called the “Growth and Opportunity Project.” The final report, often referred to as “the autopsy,” included the following assessment. At the federal level, much of what Republicans are doing is not working beyond the core … Read more
If the trajectory of the 2016 presidential election remains constant, there is an overwhelming probability (86 percent according to Nate Silver at 538) Hillary Clinton will be declared the next chief executive of the United States. That announcement is likely to come shortly after the polls close in California, Oregon and Washington. Claims that … Read more
Last night in West Palm Beach, Florida, Donald Trump delivered a speech reminiscent of Father Edward Coughlin. Coughlin, who some might consider Rush Limbaugh before there was a Rush Limbaugh, used radio in the late 1930’s to challenge what he believed was an international conspiracy of financiers and the media to undermine American sovereignty. Included … Read more
And why it won’t work. As this election cycle comes to an end, and barring a major reversal of fortunes, Donald Trump will not be the next president of the United States. Rather than exit with some modicum of dignity, he has elected to up the ante, trashing anyone and everyone who has abandoned … Read more
This post addresses the difference between spinning the news and yellow journalism. Spin is defined as “news and information that is manipulated or slanted to affect its interpretation and influence public opinion.” (www.dictionary.com) For example, presidential campaign surrogates, suggesting a $917 billion business loss in one year qualifies as “genius,” are the poster boys/girls for spin. … Read more