Why political polarization in America is unique
Three main issues here, and they played out big in 2016 (and shall continue to do so!). Continue Reading
Hillary Clinton
Clinton vs. Rubio (Bush?): Will 2016 be first true ‘Big Data’ election?
With Hilary Clinton declaring yesterday and Marco Rubio declaring today, this seemed like a good time to write this post. Interesting point made here: FDR mastered the radio like no President beforehand. JFK mastered the TV like no President beforehand.… Continue Reading
So wait, Monica Lewinsky is a hero and crusader now? No. Please no.
Finally got around to watching the Monica Lewinsky TED Talk from TED2015 last night before I went to bed. (“TED2015: Where The Badges Actually Had Purpose.”) I’m going to say some things right now that might make me seem like… Continue Reading
Is the Hillary Clinton waiting game actually good for democracy?
There’s basically two options here. None of them are really very good for the United States’ belief in themselves as a true democracy. Continue Reading
So realistically, when is Hillary Clinton going to announce she’s running for President in 2016?
Reference check: Obama announced his 2008 candidacy in the beginning of May 2007. Theoretically, then, Hillary Clinton probably has an entire year until she needs to do anything — she might actually have more time, because the brand is so well-known… Continue Reading