If I Did It

Tagline:  Confessions of a Reluctant Congressional Candidate Every morning I wake up wondering if any Democrat is going to run for Congress in my home district (Florida 4th).  So far, according to BALLOTPEDIA.ORG, there are three announced candidates: Incumbent Republican Aaron Bean Republican Challenger Robert Alvero Unaffiliated Write-in Candidate Todd Schaefer BALLOTPEDIA asks each candidate … Read more

I Do

“You talkin’ to me?”  That is how I felt this morning when Joe Scarborough suggested absolutely nobody believes the Biden campaign relishes a general election contest with Nikki Haley.   The Biden campaign is trying to pretend she is not there.  They’re saying the general election’s begun.  Pretend last night didn’t happen.  Forget what Nikki Haley … Read more

MYgration

A woman and two children drowned in the Rio Grande on Friday night in Eagle Pass, Texas, after U.S. border agents were prevented from responding, federal officials said Saturday. In a statement, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said U.S. Border Patrol agents were made aware of the migrants’ distress by the Mexican government but … Read more

Bean Counting

On New Year’s Eve, I received the following email from my congressman Aaron Bean who just completed his first year in Washington. This exercise in “Bean counting” might be considered “historic,” if and only if, the role of a U.S. representative was just responding to letters, holding town halls and conducting Zoom conference calls.  Kudos … Read more

The Road to Hell

Dr. ESP, this is the third post in a row referencing Nikki Haley.  And not in a positive light.  Are you afraid she really could win the election in November if she is the GOP nominee? ~Imaginary Subscriber Dear Imaginary, thank you for your question.  In the tradition of my people, I will answer your … Read more