Tag Archives: Tea Party

The First Ten Years, Part II

Posted on May 25, 2020 by hessd

The first pass I made over my first ten years of blogging considered the foundational questions. Why blogging? Why the “dilettante” theme? Today I want to review what the political arc of the first decade has been. You wouldn’t think I … Continue reading →

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Hillary’s last chance to prepare for 2020

Posted on April 17, 2015 by hessd

2016 could be a really interesting election. Or not. If the R’s nominate a right-wing flame thrower, Hillary Clinton (hereafter “Hillary,” meaning no disrespect) the Democratic Nominee Presumptive (hereafter DNP) can just coast to the middle of the spectrum and … Continue reading →

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Does Democracy Actually Work?

Posted on November 6, 2013 by hessd

There are a lot of reasons why it might not. I have lectured for many years about why democracy might not work anymore or why it never really did, although it seemed to at the time. When you approach the … Continue reading →

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The Most Conservative Electable Candidate

Posted on February 12, 2013 by hessd

Has anyone noticed what Karl Rove is up to these days? He may not be able to call Ohio for Obama in a prompt and professional manner, but I think he has opened a whole new front in the partisan … Continue reading →

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