Archive

If you are looking for a particular post, they are listed here by date and title.

** NOTE: designated posts are now part of my new book: The Year That Tested American Politics

March 2021
Should we get rid of it? Thoughts on the Electoral College. Mar. 3

February 2021
Should we get rid of it? Thoughts on the Electoral College. Feb. 22
Considering President Biden’s first job approval rating. Feb. 10
Beyond the Electoral College. Feb. 5

January 2021
With Victory, Biden Claims a Mandate. Jan. 30
With Victory, Biden Claims a Mandate. Jan. 26

December 2020
Judicial Confirmations and the Senate Majority. December 11**
The Many Layers of Government. December 2**

November 2020
Centrism. November 13**
The pathways to the Presidency and control of the Senate. November 3

October 2020
Americans buying more guns than ever before and the gun-owner vote is still ignored. 30
Our obsession with Presidents – part 2. October 29**
Our obsession with Presidents. October 26**
Four surprising data points to consider as we head down the stretch. October 21
Spotting Fake News: A Tool Kit. October 16
Keys to the White House. October 14
The Fundamentals say Biden. October 7
A month to go and the winner is? October 5
Election Polls and Prediction. October 2

September 2020
Politicized sports, a knife’s edge – part 2. September 26
Politicized sports, a knife’s edge – part 1. September 21
Charts of the Week – Popular Sports and Game Action. September 20
Want to reform the Electoral College? First consider this scenario. September 17
An October surprise? Asking a vaccine expert for clarification. September 14
Will election forecasters get it right this time? September 9**
Must see graph – you are what you watch September 2

August 2020
Must see graph – sports and politics August 31
Part 2 – Concerned About Expressing Your Beliefs? You are not alone August 29
Concerned About Expressing Your Beliefs? You are not alone August 24**
The Dinner Party August 17**
Data Bites: Black Americans Opinions of Police, Biden, and Democratic Party August 11
Young people do not vote. Why? August 6
Data Bites – What Independents Think August 3

July 2020
A Vigorous and Strong Democracy? July 31
Evaluating Democracy by Voter Turnout July 21**
Victory in November? June 13

June 2020
The Impact of Age June 29
Is There A Silent Majority? June 25**
The Democrats are United June 23**
Republican Approval of Trump: Not as High as You Think June 19**
Will protestors vote? June 16**
Joe Biden’s Dilemma June 11**
George Floyd’s death – an isolated incident or sign of broader problems? June 5**

May 2020
A Delicate Balance – Individualism and Government Power – Part 2 May 29**
A Delicate Balance – Individualism and Government Power – Part 1 May 26**
The Pandemic is Now Political – Part 2 May 20
The Pandemic is now political – Part 1 May 17**
Polling Locations: Yes, a Partisan Advantage May 12
Social Capital and Social Distancing – Part 2 May 5**
Social Capital and Social Distancing – Part 1 May 1**

April 2020
Gun Sales and Voter Choice – A Potential Connection? April 27
Loathing and Leadership April 20**
Obama and Trump. Different but Similar – Part 2 April 16
Obama and Trump. Different but Similar – Part 1 April 10
Trump Celebrates 49% Public Approval April 2**

March 2020
From a ‘Do Nothing’ to a ‘Can Do’ Congress March 27**
Will American Rally? March 24**