There has been much discussion of late, especially since the Virginia election, about political messaging, and how Democrats need to do a better job of it. It’s true that the GOP is strong at messaging, and has been for a… Read More ›
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Aborting Democratic Elections
There is a corollary to the adage about power and corruption. Election victories cause visions of power to infect reason. Virginia’s newly elected attorney general, Jason Miyares, announced that he would seek legislation from the General Assembly authorizing his office… Read More ›
What, Me Worry?
Alfred E. Neuman, the iconic cover boy of Mad magazine, was popularized beginning in 1954. However, the likeness appeared much earlier, including in the early 1930s on a campaign poster for Franklin D. Roosevelt along with the caption, “Sure, I’m… Read More ›
Handicapping Virginia
Handicapping the outcomes of political races has not yet become deadly but pundits who offer conclusions are far too often incorrect, leading to post-election explanations. There exist, however, some data sources that offer insight into the direction and dynamics of… Read More ›
Whistling Dixie
Whistling Dixie originates from the concept that an impossible or improbable goal will come true or be believed by the listener. While “dog whistle” relates to sound that may be received only by dogs, political dog whistles are intended to… Read More ›
News Flash: GOP Favors Early Voting
Editors’ Note: Excerpted from Cardinal News, October 22, 2021, https://cardinalnews.org/2021/10/22/why-republicans-are-now-pushing-early-voting/. By Dwayne Yancey Democrats have generally been the ones pushing for, and embracing, early voting. Donald Trump spent much of 2020 railing against early voting, particularly voting by mail (something… Read More ›