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Open mic night on the hustings
Jon Rauch, a very smart guy and really good writer, has — with his co-writer, Raymond J. La Raja — an important op in the Times today, “Politics Shouldn’t Be Like Open Mic Night.” Everyone should read it, especially political … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged amateurism in politics, Citizens United, cult of amateurism in politics, John Roberts, Jonathan Rauch, money in politics, Oprah Winfrey, political parties, professional politicians, Raymond J. La Raja, recruiting and vetting political candidates, role of political parties in elections, superdelegates
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Some good New Year news
Ever since Citizens United, I’ve worried incessantly about how unidentified vast monies influence voting. It’s not easy for those of us who live in deep blue states to understand precisely how such a massive influx of money during election campaigns … Continue reading
Posted in Koch Bros Final Solution to Democracy, Politics, The Facts of Life
Tagged "social welfare" PACS, Citizens United, Hillary Clinton, super PACS, the Koch Bros, Trump
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Depression confession
Well, since I seem to have launched myself into the occasional confession of difficult personal experiences… Today I am depressed. I’m finding the GOP assault on democracy — bought and paid for by the Koch Bros and their ilk — … Continue reading
Posted in Koch Bros Final Solution to Democracy, Politics, The Facts of Life, The filthy rich, voting and voting rights
Tagged "libertarians, 538 Significant Digits, Alabama senate race, Bob Corker, Citizens United, Doug Jones, Foyle's War, hanging chads, infinitesimal, Jeff Flake, Koch Bros, Shelly Simonds, Susan Collins, Virginia elections, Virginia House of Delegates
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