Dr. ESP Much is being made about the difference in Easter messaging from President Joe Biden and presumptive MAGA nominee* Donald Trump. The official statement from the White House reads as follows. Jill and I send our warmest wishes to Christians around the world celebrating Easter Sunday. Easter reminds us of the power of hope and the … Read more
The title of today’s post is derived from waking up every morning to some unprecedented statement or action by Donald Trump which, in a different environment, would disqualify any other candidate for president of the United States. I call it the “All You Need to Know” syndrome. This morning there are more examples to add … Read more
A former president of the United States daily rants about being the victim of a two-tiered system of justice and selective prosecution. There is one way to find out whether there is any truth to his claim. Employ the “Sesame Street” learning technique, “Which one is not like the other?” Here are the options. On … Read more
Welcome to Part II of National Governors Association Week at Deprogramming101. In Part I, I shared my respect for the GOP governors and their staffs with whom I worked during my tenure at the association. There were, of course, exceptions. I share the following personal experience to provide context for today’s post. In the mid-1990s, … Read more
Friends and readers of this blog often ask me, “Why, first thing every morning, do you watch Joe Scarborough?” The answer is quite simple. Joe reminds me of the relationship I used to have with Republican governors and their staffs during my time at the National Governors Association (NGA), some with whom I remained friends … Read more