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 →

1 big thing: Trump claims vindication, eyes vengeance (Axios, March 25, 2019)

What do we know and when did we know it? After two long years, the Mueller investigation is over. The previous posts you read gave you the background to the Mueller investigation and told you that the report was now in the hands of the Department of Justice, headed by the Attorney General. The report … Continue reading 1 big thing: Trump claims vindication, eyes vengeance (Axios, March 25, 2019) →

2 Big Stories March 23, 2019

1 big thing: The politics of "collusion delusion" (Axios, Saturday, 3/23) What’s all this I hear about the Mueller investigation? Robert Mueller, Director of the FBI from 2001-2013, was appointed by Rod Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General for the United States Department of Justice, as Special Prosecutor to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 US election. … Continue reading 2 Big Stories March 23, 2019 →

2. Wisconsin swing voters know AOC better than most 2020 Dems (Axios, March 21, 2019)

The invisible primary for the Democratic nomination for president is becoming visible. Having assessed their chances, candidates are either dropping out or declaring that they are in. Unfortunately for the wide filed, there are so many of them that few are getting media attention. Media savvy newcomers like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are making themselves much … Continue reading 2. Wisconsin swing voters know AOC better than most 2020 Dems (Axios, March 21, 2019) →