The Relevance Of Political Parties
Political party labels are not only losing their relevance—but soon they may have little meaning at all. In Donald Trump’s case it has become an albatross with the vast majority of those in his professed party unwilling to even associate with him. The political novice has switched party affiliations “at least five times since the […]
Parties Pick Up Pieces After Wild Nominating Season
Perhaps the worst thing that could happen to a politician is a loss of interest in what they have to say. Donald Trump won that contest a long time ago by grabbing center stage and never relinquishing it. He received substantial help from the media, which thought it necessary to repeat and keep repeating his […]
Is America Ready for an Unconventional Leader?
The verdict is in and Donald Trump wins—so far. Now we await sentencing. Indiana’s normally inconsequential primary which Trump swept easily has driven the two remaining and barely viable contenders—Ted Cruz & John Kasich—out of the race. It also dealt a lethal blow to California’s Republicans who were hoping they could be the deciding […]
The Unstoppable Candidates
The implausible is becoming the inevitable. With Donald Trump’s resounding primary victories in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Connecticut and Rhode Island, there are not many checkers left on the board for the taking, and he can now begin plotting his post-convention strategy in earnest. The same applies to Hillary Clinton, who is all but the presumptive […]
The Search For Presidential Perfection
A memo to California voters before they are called upon in June to cast votes in what could be a momentous election…… Every presidential contest is a quixotic quest to find the perfect candidate. None has ever existed, and most likely none ever will. An obvious reason is the inability to agree on what constitutes […]
Trump could be the Gift the Democrats Want Most
Donald Trump is the gift the Democratic Party could never have expected. The Republicans of whom he purports to be one want nothing to do with him. All the more reason the Democrats should welcome him with open arms. So loathsome is the prospect of his nomination that some Californian Democrats are actually talking about […]
Will California Stop Trump?
In June, the state has another chance to put its stamp on history by halting the progress of someone who in the minds of many could be destined to become the first despot elected to the U.S. Presidency. A despot is defined as “somebody who behaves in a tyrannical way toward other people,” or “a […]
Will California Once Again be a Factor?
While it made no headlines, California could be a big winner after the latest round of primaries. With the recent lopsided victories for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in crucial Eastern states, things suddenly became more exciting for Californians whose voters must now be taken more seriously when the state holds its primary in June. […]
Two Parties on a Collision Course with Their Own Destiny
Could we be witnessing the wholesale dismantlement of the Republican Party and what may also be a historical realignment for the Democrats as well? The ever-changing presidential campaign scorecard is getting most of our attention. However there are other things to think about for the troubled and increasingly off-balance party apparatchiks in both camps which […]
The Search for Antonin Scalia’s Replacement and the High Courts Connections to California
The death of Antonin Scalia has triggered a national guessing game over who might be chosen to replace him. This occurs amidst an already tumultuous presidential campaign which suddenly raises the stakes even higher than anticipated. Several prominent Californians have been mentioned though few are taking the suggestions seriously. They are California Chief Justice Tani […]