The Political Evolution of West Virginia: A Shift in the American Landscape
In a move that has sent ripples across the political landscape, Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced his retirement from the United States Senate. This decision marks a significant moment in American politics, particularly for the state of West Virginia, a region that has undergone a dramatic political transformation in recent years. Once a […]
The Unspoken Question: President Kamala Harris Sooner Than Expected?
While perusing an opinion piece by David Ignatius in The Washington Post titled “President Biden should not run again in 2024,” a pressing question emerged, seemingly absent from mainstream discourse: What does America truly envision when they think of a potential President Kamala Harris? My Republican acquaintances express apprehension at the thought. Their silence speaks […]
The 2024 Presidential Election: A Tale of Two Outcomes
On a relaxed Sunday morning, I settled into my favorite chair, coffee in hand, ready to catch up on the latest political news. As I flipped through channels, a Super PAC commercial titled “Back on Track” caught my attention. The familiar background music made me chuckle — it sounded eerily similar to the promotional videos […]
The Curious Case of Jefferson Davis, Andrew Johnson, and… Donald Trump?
It was a rainy day when Jefferson Davis, the former President of the Confederate States of America, decided to run for the U.S. Senate. The year was 1875, and the wounds of the Civil War were still fresh. Davis, having been the leader of the Confederacy, faced a significant hurdle: the 14th Amendment, Section 3. […]
What About Her Emails? But Biden’s was in CHINAtown: An Examination of Classified Document Cases and the Systemic Issues Surrounding them
The tempestuous world of American politics has been punctuated, time and again, by controversies surrounding the handling of classified information. Who can forget the outcry over Hillary Clinton’s private email server, with Republicans decrying the mishandling of classified information? The echoes of that uproar reverberate still in the present-day controversies encircling former Vice Presidents Joe […]
The Implications of Not Raising the U.S. Debt Ceiling: A Political Advantage for Kevin McCarthy and the Republican Party?
In the tempestuous world of politics, crises often present unexpected opportunities. “Fiscal Fiasco or Power Play? Could the Impending U.S. Debt Crisis Be the Political Game-Changer for the Republicans?” With the U.S. standing at the precipice of a potential financial downfall due to the looming debt ceiling, it’s time to delve deeper into this economic […]
Is Bidenflation a Real Threat to the Economy?
What is Inflation? Inflation measures what happens to the overall price of a selected basket of goods and services over some time period. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) focuses on the cost of a basket of consumer goods and services for the “typical” American household. Food, shelter, energy, entertainment, health care, and many other items […]
Dems and Reps, both agree the country is on the wrong track but disagree on the issues.
One recent poll shows that democrats and republicans can agree on one thing. The country is not on the right track. However, they do not disagree with the issues, well at least the issues their party leaders believe are important. Is the country on the right track? In the Harvard CPAS Harris Poll, some democrats […]
2024 Democratic Presidential Candidates: The Top 10
It’s never too early to start thinking about the next presidential election! In this blog post, we will take a look at the top 10 potential Democratic candidates for 2024. Some of these names may be familiar to you, while others may be new. Regardless, it’s interesting to see who is being talked about as […]
2024 Republican Presidential Candidates: The Top 10
It’s never too early to start thinking about the next presidential election! In this blog post, we will take a look at the top 10 potential Republican candidates for 2024. Some of these names may be familiar to you, while others may be new. Regardless, it’s interesting to see who is being talked about as […]