The Ides of March
In William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, the titular character has an early encounter with a Soothsayer who warns him to “Beware the ides of March.” In the […]
Jesse Barker Gale’s blog posts
Game Changer or Outlier? Sanders' Michigan Victory
There is no question that Bernie Sanders’ victory of Hillary Clinton in the Michigan primary on Tuesday was an historic upset. Clinton had a reliable lead […]
The Only Numbers that Matter
A favourite aphorism of politicians seeking to lower the public’s expectations of their performance in the pre-vote polls is that, ‘the only poll that matters is […]
Super Tuesday Democratic Edition: What Happened, What Now, and Where Next?
What Happened? Super Tuesday represented the first chance for front runners Hillary Clinton to solidify her position ahead of rival Senator Bernie Sanders. Clinton swept the […]
Berning Out: Why South Carolina is the Death Knell for Bernie Sanders’ Im...
Bernie Sanders has had a great run. He has been lauded for his strong focus on income inequality and his appeal to younger voters. He has […]
Rubio’s Reckoning
Donald Trump’s victory in Nevada adds a firm aura of inevitability to his campaign to become the Republican nominee. His strong polling in the Super […]
Bumps and Bruises await 'Establishment' Republicans in Battle Born Swing St...
After a bruising confrontation in South Carolina, the remaining Republican presidential candidates have moved to Nevada for Tuesday’s caucuses. Historically a safe Republican state, Nevada strongly […]
The Coming Republican Bloodbath: What to Watch in South Carolina
The current Republican primary has not been for the faint of heart and it is about to get worse. South Carolina, the site of the next […]
The Nevada Caucuses: 3 Things to Watch
The next test for Secretary Clinton and Senator Sanders are the Nevada Caucuses. Nevada is the first state in the West to vote, with a sizable […]