2. Trump’s “run out the clock” strategy (April 24, 2019)

Remember that Trump did not grow up in a political family nor did he rise through the political ranks, running for lower office before making the leap to the White House. He doesn’t have the political instincts of a Kennedy or a Bush or even a Clinton. All knows about the law (and maybe human … Continue reading 2. Trump’s “run out the clock” strategy (April 24, 2019) →

3. Supreme Court to tackle Trump admin’s census controversy Axios Sneak Peak April 12, 2019

In Article 1, Section 2, the US Constitution dictates that the population of the country will be counted every ten years for purposes determining how many representatives go to which state -- a process called reapportionment. “The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United … Continue reading 3. Supreme Court to tackle Trump admin’s census controversy Axios Sneak Peak April 12, 2019 →

1 big thing: Trump’s hardline new border plan April 9, 2019

Tightening immigration law has been at the top of President Trump’s to-do list since he declared he was running for office. After he descended the elevator in Trump Tower, he gave an announcement speech that began to address immigration in the 7th paragraph: When do we beat Mexico at the border? They’re laughing at us, … Continue reading 1 big thing: Trump’s hardline new border plan April 9, 2019 →

1 big thing: A new form of American capitalism (Axios April 7, 2019)

For Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation (people born before 1964) and maybe even the generation after, “socialism” has been a dirty word. It stood for the absence of freedom and individual choice that characterized the Soviet Union and China and even political economic systems like Sweden, Norway and Denmark that tried to reach socialist … Continue reading 1 big thing: A new form of American capitalism (Axios April 7, 2019) →

5. N.Y. Times: Barr understated Mueller findings Axios April 4, 2019

One of the most important things in politics is the ability to set the narrative. If you can get other people to buy your version of who, what, why and how, you can have considerable power over them. You influence what they decide is true. After two years of virtually no leaks from the Mueller … Continue reading 5. N.Y. Times: Barr understated Mueller findings Axios April 4, 2019 →