There a sudden chorus trying to make it a given that, "Of course, if Bernie wins a plurality of delegates, he must receive the nomination." Not true. Many of us believe that the rules that were adopted at the urging of Bernie supporters … [Read more...]
Bernie Lacks Perspective Needed To Win in Fall
Bernie's comments about Cuba yesterday are a flashing runaway truck ramp warning sign to us all. They showed a complete lack of judgment and proportion regarding Cuba. Yet Bernie supporters are so doggedly determined to defend … [Read more...]
Bloomberg: I’ve earned my $60 billion net worth.
Many years ago, I had the opportunity to race against a US Olympic athlete Phil Mahre at a local ski area. It's a long story but suffice it to say that out of the amateurs, I finished in second place with a time of 1:40. First place was … [Read more...]
The Audacity To Hope
Looking at the sea of faces from every color under the Sun looking onward as Bernie Sanders accepted the results of the Nevada caucus I was struck by an odd sensation that I have not felt in many years. HOPE. That elusive feeling that … [Read more...]
The Center Will Coalesce
Both Warren and Biden have the selflessness and patriotism to drop out and endorse whoever is doing better. Thank God. The rest will fall away. I voted for Bernie four years ago. This time I'm desperately hoping he doesn't make it … [Read more...]
U.S. House Primaries in March: Progressive Women vs. Conservative Men
March is a huge month for Congressional Democratic primaries between progressive women challengers and conservative men incumbents in Safe Blue districts where we should see strongly progressive representation but currently do not. Support … [Read more...]
One Million Thoughtful Answers to the Wrong Question
THEY ALL LEAD TO THE WRONG PLACE They say victory has a thousand mothers, but really it is the failure of 2016 that has spawned multiple explanations tempting us to fight the last war. If only she's spent more time in Wisconsin. If … [Read more...]
Open Thread: Bloomberg’s Billions
Obviously running for President might not have been the wisest move after this weeks debate debacle. I was thinking I could ask this esteemed reality based community what he could do with the bread instead. Here are my top 5: 1) Team … [Read more...]
What’s the deal with Bernie?
So it looks like Bernie could perhaps win a plurality of delegates, and yet lose the nomination. Reading between the lines, the other candidates would be happy to facilitate this. This would cause a huge rift within the party. Whether … [Read more...]
Weaponizing the Democratic majority in a Citizens United nation
I'd like to share a crazy idea I've been discussing with friends for the past few weeks. I offer it mostly as a distraction from the nauseating day-to-day news of late February of 2020. I'm wondering about a way to leverage (literally!) the … [Read more...]
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