February 11, 2016 Tuesday I agree about the headlines you mentioned. They both exist without the context of a two-person vs. dozen-person field (important!). I would suggest keeping tabs by looking up the overall delegate (or the case of the Dems, the super-delegate) counts awarding from each state to really know who is winning over…
Tag: primaries
Who Does Donald Trump Compare To, Nate Silver?
March 1, 2016 Tuesday Dear Mr. Silver, I have a historical question that I hope might be raised during a podcast or chat. Rarely, if ever, do I hear Trump placed in historical context, and I’ve been trying to square Donald Trump with past outsider firebrands in American history. Who might everyone think Trump best…
The SeaChange: Sink or Swim
March 13, 2016 Sunday Like many, I’ve been trying to understand the current waves of discontent that play out almost daily in these early weeks of 2016. I wish I were more eloquent or insightful for moments like this, but perhaps if I attempt to put down a few thoughts they will be somewhat…
SeaChange: Sink or Swim Part II
March 13, 2016 Sunday Will, You are certainly more prolific with your words than I am. Even your email titles have a literary quality to them. Since I am far shorter with my words, this will not be as long as your email. From my viewpoint, those supporting Trump do make sense. I understand…
Hello, Cleveland!
March 14, 2016 Monday You add a necessary point, and one I meant to also include in my letter yesterday. The universal protections of political assembly you note should always be ensured. Trump’s complaint that his supporters were denied speech is valid; whether or not he is a consistent supporter of speech is another matter…