I am continuing my Johnny Appleseed book tour while absorbing national and regional vibrations. I have found an intense interest not only in the presidential nominating campaigns and candidates but...
Saturday, Jan. 19, found me housebound in Raleigh, N.C.. While a rare snow-sleet-storm took place outside, I periodically checked in on political developments nationally and in the Nevada presidential...
Sen. John McCain's bid for a breakout in the Michigan Republican Presidential primary fell short Tuesday night and reset the GOP nominating campaign as a three-way race among McCain, Michigan winner...
Because neither Clinton nor Obama has broad or deep foreign policy experience, it seems clear that either as Presidential nominee would choose a running mate who would reassure voters that a future...
There is only a small chance that Washington state's Feb. 9 caucuses will have any effect whatever on either party's nominating processes. The odds still point to decisions on Super Tuesday, four...
I've been on the eastern seaboard promoting my book and talking with politically active people, in particular, in New York and Washington, D.C. The summary of reactions would be: McCain on verge of...
Last night's Democratic caucuses result lessened the likelihood of a third-force movement led by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Barack Obama's strong showing, cutting across all demographics, and...
Between now and Super Tuesday on Feb. 5, and before Washingtonians caucus, the presidential nominees will be determined. The national campaign then will last a withering nine months, during which the...
