This week, I want to introduce you to some of the bolder possible picks Joe Biden might make for his vice-presidential running mate. Last week I explained what I thought about CNN’s top 10 possibilities for Biden’s VP pick. Most weren’t too compelling, with the exceptions of Senators Warren and Klobuchar. Over the next couple […]
Election Tracker 2020: Who Will Joe Biden Pick as VP?
Joe Biden has pledged to pick a woman as his running mate. The pledge, much like President Trump’s list of possible Supreme Court nominees, has touched off a frenzied guessing game. Who’s eligible? Who could help Biden the most in the Midwest? In the South? With African-Americans? With white suburban moms? And on, and on. […]
Gold: Insurance Against Hyperinflation
Originally posted March 20, 2020. The world’s most extraordinary episode of hyperinflation happened between 1919 and 1922 in post-World War I Germany. To get the full picture of the events that led to rapid inflation by Germany’s post-World War I ruling regime, the so-called Weimar Republic, you have to go back to the Franco-Prussian War, […]
Election Tracker 2020: Better to Be President, Bern Out, Biden Fading Away
It’s Better to Be President “You can’t compete with a president.” That’s how Joe Biden responded to questions about Donald Trump’s constant stream of press conferences and air time during the coronavirus crisis. Even with the advantage of that constant connection to voters, President Trump has lost some support over the last week as he […]
Election Update 2020: Coronavirus Response Sends Trump’s Approval Soaring
Despite the media narrative about his coronavirus response, Donald Trump is impressing the most important critics in America–voters. Trump’s approval ratings are soaring. His current net disapproval is 2 points, his best since February 1, only twelve days after his inauguration. A confused initial response to the coronavirus hurt the President’s polling in early March. […]
Election Tracker 2020: Bernie Sanders Shutting It Down
After taking a beating at the hands of Joe Biden on Tuesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders appears to be shutting down his campaign. Most tellingly, the campaign has shut down all of its Facebook advertising. Sanders also announced he will be “assessing” the campaign. That’s code for—he’s dropping out. With Sanders cleared out of the way, […]
Election Tracker 2020: Trench Warfare Begins
Having now cleared their major opponents from the field (technically Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is still running), former VP Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders are preparing for the trench warfare that could rage until the Democratic convention in July. Erich Maria Remarque explained vividly in All Quiet on the Western Front that trench warfare is […]
Election Tracker 2020: As Democrats Flounder, Trump’s Approval Soars
President Trump’s approval rating hit 46.3% today in the RCP average. That’s an all-time high. The President also scored his lowest disapproval rate since April 18, 2017. Trump Nearing the Reelection “Sweet Spot” The President’s average net disapproval ratings (disapproval minus approval) are at 4.3 points according to Real Clear Politics. Those are his best […]
Election Tracker 2020: Biden Faces Imminent NH Catastrophe
After an embarrassing fourth-place finish in Iowa, Joe Biden is facing what could be a disastrous showing in New Hampshire. Biden is currently polling in fifth place (according to the Real Clear Politics average of polls for New Hampshire). Far ahead with 28.7% in New Hampshire is Sen. Bernie Sanders, who represents next-door Vermont. Behind […]
Election Tracker 2020: Democrats Battle in Iowa as Trump Expects Acquittal
Going into the Iowa caucuses today, Sen. Bernie Sanders leads polling in the state with 24.2% support in the Real Clear Politics polling average. VP Joe Biden is next with 20.2%, then Mayor Pete Buttigieg at 16.4%, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren at 15.6%. No other candidate polls higher than the “viability threshold” of 15%. The […]
