• Mind Games

    Mind Games

    The second presidential debate of 2024 is coming up on Tuesday, September 10th, also very early. Presidential debates have become a big part of America’s selection process for the last six decades. Many iconic or ‘viral’ moments have both helped and hurt nominees. President Biden’s June 27th performance ultimately drove him from the race.            …

  • A Brief History of Political Conventions

    A Brief History of Political Conventions

    The Republican and Democratic National Conventions have a rich history, evolving from caucuses to TV events. The impact of presidential primaries and historical anecdotes are highlighted, hinting at the potential for a dramatic 2024 Democratic Convention. The new ending suggests a surprise, with President Biden supposedly dropping out of the race.

  • 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…

  • 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…