• The Summer of 68

    The Summer of 68

    Summer of 69 is a very good Bryan Adams song             After President Biden’s less-than-stellar debate performance on June 27th, some pundits compared the situation to Lyndon Johnson’s withdrawal in 1968. It is NOT similar, look at the calendar.             LBJ shocked the nation when he dropped out of the race during a televised address…

  • Incumbents Never Fare Well Debating

    Incumbents Never Fare Well Debating

    The June 27th debate between President Biden and former President Trump was extraordinary, given it was the earliest in history. Incumbents typically struggle in their first debate due to the dual responsibilities of running the country and campaigning. Historical examples of incumbent debate struggles are provided, indicating that the upcoming debates will be intriguing.

  • Presidential Debates, Part 1

    Presidential Debates, Part 1

    Perhaps the most famous debates are the Lincoln-Douglas debates. They were NOT a presidential debate; they ran for the United States Senate seat from Illinois in 1858. Democrat Douglas was the incumbent seeking a third term. Lincoln, the challenger, and former one-term congressman represented the new Republican party that rose from the ashes of the…

  • Why am I doing this?

    Why am I doing this?

    The writer has had a long fascination with presidency and elections since childhood, from memorizing presidents to playing electoral vote games. Their career as a Social Studies teacher and experience as a coach has led them to study the influence of managers on elections. They are preparing to share a brief history of presidential debates…