(Political Ramblings from a Little Left of Center)
Here’s an update to my prior COVID-19 analytics, now reflecting 5/23/2020 data. This snapshot is largely prior to the free-for-all lifting of restrictions in the U.S. See below for commentary and some explanatory notes. Click on any table to display a larger version; hit the back button to return here. Selected Countries by % of…
Ever wonder what foreigners think of Trump? A “Nate White” apparently posted a response to that question last year on Quora. While an appropriate Quora profile exists, I can find no direct proof of authorship. No matter. The essay has been preserved on the Internet and, regardless of the author, it deserves to be repeatedly…
It irritates the hell out of me that I have to keep coming back to this topic. The latest reason is the Republican argument against providing financial assistance to the states in the next stimulus package. The pandemic should rightfully be a political issue in the 2020 campaign. However, politics should be kept to a…
A good friend, knowing I’d be thoroughly appalled, sent me a link to buy a talking Trump figurine that excretes a collection of 17 recorded droppings from Trump himself. “It’s like having the President in the same room with you!” Thanks, Carol. I now have a new definition of Hell. Upon reflection, however, it occurred…
Joe Biden recently announced the formation of his VP selection committee. I’m hurt that I wasn’t asked to participate, but I thought I’d add my two cents anyway. Since Biden already announced that his pick will be a woman, that considerably narrows the field. I’ve identified thirteen women that, at some point, have been touted…
Since I had a positive response to my initial COVID-19 analytics, I’ll try to post updates on a semi-regular basis. This post uses data as of 4/24/20. See below for commentary and some explanatory notes. Click on any table to display a larger version; hit the back button to return here. Selected Countries by %…
The Priorities USA super PAC released a 30-second ad that juxtaposed Trump’s own pandemic statements with concurrent case counts. In response, the Trump campaign sent cease-and-desist letters to numerous TV stations – including a threat to pull their broadcast licenses – to try to keep the ad off the air. What an absolutely brilliant campaign…
It’s time to take an early look at the Texas State House of Representatives. Democrats have a slight chance to reclaim the Texas House for the first time in 20 years. It’s a VERY long shot at the moment, but it’s worth some premature attention due to the vast importance of that flip both to…
Trump continues to play a very dangerous political game with the nation. He’s been all over the map with respect to what role the federal government should play in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. He failed to take the lead in the initial stages of the pandemic and, in fact, downplayed its significance for political purposes…
It’s been just shy of a year since I last wrote about the 2020 Senate races. While many things (including some of the candidates) are still in flux, an updated look seems appropriate. While Republicans are still favored to retain control of the Senate, the chances of a Democratic takeover have improved enough to warrant…