A Lot Is On The Line In South Carolina
Since its creation in 1980, the effect of the South Carolina Republican presidential primary was to right the GOP ship if there was some indication of unsteadiness. Iowa had its quirks (Bush in 1980,...
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The Republicans: Post-Debate Thoughts
Seven Republican candidates (minus the now-banished Carly Fiorina) debated Saturday night in New Hampshire, three days in advance of that state’s primary. Here’s my take: — Really, Marco Rubio? Really? I was out last...
Thoughts Ahead Of Tonight’s Final Pre-N.H. Primary Debate
Republicans meet for a debate this evening in New Hampshire, three days before Granite State voters go to the polls. Here are some thoughts: — I get the sense that Marco Rubio will be...
A Review Of Thursday Night’s Democratic Debate
With five days to go before the New Hampshire primary, some thoughts of the debate between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders at the University of New Hampshire: — Congratulations to MSNBC for adding this...
Thoughts Heading Into Iowa
Maybe you’re not wild about the field of candidates. Maybe you’re distressed by the tone of the campaign. And maybe what happens this evening won’t even matter in the long run. Regardless, after months...
Iowa and New Hampshire: Always First, Not Always Right
We’re days away from the Iowa caucuses, and that will be followed shortly after by New Hampshire. If you’ve been following what’s going on in the two states – and what political junkie hasn’t?...
Who Dat? – L
As our fellow political junkies know, for some time now we’ve been showing photos of unknown buttons, arranged alphabetically by candidate names, for you to help identify. We can’t make heads or tails of...
Name the Running Mates
In February we’ll have the winners in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina. In January we’ll have the winners for … vice president! We’re talking about the latest Political Junkie contest. We’ll let...
Remembering Those Who Left Us In 2015
Have you ever witnessed in your life a political year like 2015? There’s no way to describe it. An escalating decline of dignity, and civility. And one wonders if 2016 will be any better....
Vitter, A Big Loser For Louisiana Gov., Won’t Seek Senate Re-election In 2016
David Vitter, beaten decisively in Saturday’s election for governor of Louisiana, announced during his concession speech he will not seek to keep his Senate seat when it expires next year. Vitter, once the clear...
