Texas historically has been the worst among the 50 states in voter turnout because of long-standing Jim Crow systematic voter disenfranchisement and voter suppression. But something truly remarkable has been happening in Texas this year that could mark a sea change in American politics, if not this year, then in the very near future. The … Read more
Feeling anxious? Feeling worried? Feeling unsure about tomorrow’s election? We all are. What can you do with that feeling? Round up just one more vote. Someone in your family. Someone in your neighborhood. Your church. Your school. Your workplace. Look for anyone in your circle of acquaintance or association who may not be planning to … Read more
In its closing ad for the campaign season, the Lincoln Project presents “America the Beautiful.” The ad plays the late Ray Charles singing “America the Beautiful” as a panorama of America’s towns, cities, landmarks, and landscapes are shown. The ad starts with the words “The time has come” and ends with: “Vote. Vote for Hope. … Read more
Jonathan Swan at Axios reports a Scoop: Trump’s plan to declare premature victory: President Trump has told confidants he’ll declare victory on Tuesday night if it looks like he’s “ahead,” according to three sources familiar with his private comments. That’s even if the Electoral College outcome still hinges on large numbers of uncounted votes in … Read more
Just when you think Donald Trump can not stoop any lower than he has these last four years, he finds a way. In April, he encouraged his followers to “liberate” states that had reasonable and scientifically proven methods to curtail the Coronavirus. Some of those fanatics may have been encouraged by Trump’s words and actually … Read more