(via Primary Digest) There are 80 days until the New Hampshire primary. What will the trip around the world between now and then produce? Random thoughts & observations… — Publishing has the vanity press. Presidential politics has the New Hampshire primary — with 52 candidates to appear on the ballot in February. — For…
(via Primary Digest) There are 81 days until the New Hampshire primary. Random thoughts & observations… — There’s nothing healthy for the nation or the GOP in the increasingly vile and offensive rhetoric being put forth by some of the party’s presidential candidates. — Whether you agree or disagree with her views, Hillary Clinton has…
(via Primary Digest) There are 82 days until the New Hampshire primary… Random thoughts & observations… — After yesterday, I can safely say that covering the coverage of the NH Primary is better than a root canal. — The Rubio campaign must be pleased with its rise in the polls here in New…
(via Primary Digest) There are 84 days until the New Hampshire primary. Random thoughts & observations… — Governors coming out against Syrian refugees may be the easiest political move of the year. It’s like a free play in football when you know your opponent has been flagged for a penalty. Since states can’t…
(via Harbor Light Writers Group) As writers, we always say that “words matter.” Without words, what would we do? When the U.S. Democratic presidential candidates debated over the weekend, this concept made an appearance on center stage. Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley related the story of a woman he spoke to who had a son…
(via Primary Digest) There are 85 days until the New Hampshire primary. Random thoughts & observations… — Hillary Clinton looked and sounded by far the most presidential on Saturday night, but will what she actually said come back to haunt her? — Clinton’s debate comments on Wall Street and 9/11 have drawn the most…
(via Primary Digest) There are 87 days until the New Hampshire primary. Random thoughts & observations… — The tragic events in Paris last night will impact the 2016 race. It’s just too early to know how and whether it will significantly alter the outcome. — So far, most candidates don’t seem to be politicizing…
(via Primary Digest) There are 88 days until the New Hampshire primary. Random thoughts & observations… — If the GOP Establishment was panicked about Donald Trump yesterday, how do you think they feel after witnessing the billionaire’s rant against Ben Carson last night? #FITN headlines… — Christie lands veteran operative Maiola for NH leadership team (WMUR)…
(via Primary Digest) There are 89 days until the New Hampshire primary. Random thoughts & observations… — In the national headlines below, I link to an excellent piece by Jonathan Martin of the New York Times. The debate this week did more to highlight the real policy differences that exist in the modern Republican…
(via Primary Digest) There are 90 days until the New Hampshire primary. Random thoughts & observations… — Pundits seem to agree that Jeb Bush improved in his debate performance last night, but they’re comparing it to Bush at earlier events. Will voters do the same or will they evaluate him against the others on the stage? — If…