If in July in Cleveland the Republicans focus on the commonalities rather than the differences between Trump and conservative wing of the party some degree of unity can be achieved. If they do, they’ll be the stronger for it. If they don’t it could be a long, hot summer.
Election 2016
Quick Thoughts 5/3/16
The Cruz-Kasich alliance is better termed a mutual non-aggression pact. It's true that Kasich didn't call for his supporters to vote for Cruz to stop Trump in Indiana, but he did pull his operation out of Indiana in favor of more fertile grounds in Washington and New Mexico. Some in the media were quick to call it a failure, the truth is we won't know until those states vote, starting on Tuesday.
The Northeast Enjoys the Primary Spotlight
The presidential primaries are usually settled by the time many states in the Northeast vote.
Rarely Seen Before: Primary Campaigning in PA
Rarely does Pennsylvania factor into a presidential primary, but it will this year.
Socialism in America: Just a President Away
We consider ourselves to be free citizens of a capitalist country operating in a free-market economy. How close we are to not being that much longer, to the extent we even still are, is enough to give one pause. Most of the components of a socialist America are already in place.
Quick Thoughts, 3/22/16
Call it vanity, call if a fools hope, but Governor John Kasich remains in the race to the Republican nomination even though he has no path to victory at the ballot box.
The Odd Couple of Trump and Carson
Carson adds an air of civility while providing some meat to Donald’s thinner policies. Some of the doctor’s loyal followers, those who admire his reserved, quite strength and wisdom will have a tough time following him down this new path he has chosen.
Enough with the brokered convention fantasies
One wonders with so many fantastic schemes, worthy of the Game of Thrones, if not House of Cards, when they will posit the notion of digging up Ronald Reagan's bones and running them.
News Brief, March 6th
Trump won Kentucky and Louisiana. Cruz won Kansas and Maine. Rubio won Puerto Rico. Trump now has 384 delegates, Ted Cruz 300 and Marco Rubio 151. 1,237 are needed to win the nomination.
The Liberty Relearned Voting Guide: Super Tuesday Edition
If a candidate talks a lot about how much money they'll get for you, and very little of how much of your freedom they'll protect, you should think twice before you vote for them. Just sayin'.
Liberty Relearned 