America at the Crossroads: A Recap on Indiana
Ultimately, the primary results in the Crossroads of America didn’t wildly change the state of the race in either party. Fresh from their commanding wins in […]
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Clinton's Empire State
In reality, the Democratic primary was over several weeks ago when Hillary Clinton clinched strong wins in Florida, Ohio, North Carolina, Illinois, and Missouri. Tonight’s result […]
4 Takeaways from the Democratic Primary Race
We still aren’t sure what the 2016 presidential primaries indicate for the future of American politics. It is likely that both national parties will take action […]
Michigan was a Fluke
As I noted in my last blog, the question at the forefront of the minds of Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders on Tuesday morning was, ‘Was Michigan a […]
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 […]
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 […]