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The bipartisan infrastructure bill – it’s not really bipartisan!

It’s been called bipartisan for months. It now law. But is it really bipartisan?

Posted byMark JoslynNovember 12, 2021November 15, 2021Posted incongress, politics, presidents3 Comments on The bipartisan infrastructure bill – it’s not really bipartisan!

The target is now unvaccinated Americans

Biden calls for mandates and blames the unvaccinated minority. Sharp rhetoric, bold actions but politically risky.

Posted byMark JoslynSeptember 17, 2021September 17, 2021Posted inpandemic, politics, presidents1 Comment on The target is now unvaccinated Americans

Should we get rid of it? Thoughts on the Electoral College – Part 2

Support for the Electoral College and the popular vote hinge on election outcomes not democratic values.

Posted byMark JoslynMarch 3, 2021Posted incampaign, elections, politics, presidents, public opinionLeave a comment on Should we get rid of it? Thoughts on the Electoral College – Part 2

Should we get rid of it? Thoughts on the Electoral College

Eliminate the College or not? Better the devil we know than the one we don’t.

Posted byMark JoslynFebruary 22, 2021February 22, 2021Posted inelections, federalism, presidents, Uncategorized3 Comments on Should we get rid of it? Thoughts on the Electoral College

Considering President Biden’s first job approval rating

Biden’s first job approval ratings offer several interpretations. Which do you prefer?

Posted byMark JoslynFebruary 10, 2021February 10, 2021Posted inpresidents, public opinion, Uncategorized3 Comments on Considering President Biden’s first job approval rating

Beyond the Electoral College

Guest blogger, Paul Schumaker outlines an inventive and compelling alternative to the Electoral College.

Posted byMark JoslynFebruary 5, 2021February 5, 2021Posted incampaign, elections, federalism, presidents2 Comments on Beyond the Electoral College

With Victory, Biden Claims Mandate – Part 2

In part 2, the analyses moves to House, Senate and state electoral contests. What are the margins? Which party has the advantage? Does a mandate claim make sense?

Posted byMark JoslynJanuary 30, 2021January 30, 2021Posted inelections, politics, presidents2 Comments on With Victory, Biden Claims Mandate – Part 2

With Victory, Biden Claims a Mandate

Soon after victory, Joe Biden claimed a mandate for his policies. Winners seem to always do this – claim a mandate. But, is it justified?

Posted byMark JoslynJanuary 26, 2021January 27, 2021Posted inelections, presidents5 Comments on With Victory, Biden Claims a Mandate
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