The New Year has opened with the Dow Jones and S&P at record highs. This should be cause for celebration. But not a world from Democrats. They have reverted to traditional despairing from.
Read MoreThere are less then two weeks until the election, and the Biden/Harris ticket is looking good. But so did Hillary. Trump may implode, but they can’t take chances. They’ve got to pump up the volume and grab the moment.
If they play it safe and just run out the clock, they make themselves particularly vulnerable to last minute attacks. Inertia is not their friend.
Read MoreJoe Biden hasn’t yet convinced America that he’ll do a better job than Trump on the economy. For one thing, his slogan “Build Back Better,” is less than inspiring. For another, his proposals, while solid, lack poetry. They offer relief and recovery when he should be promising prosperity.
It’s not too late for him to inspire, to let the folks in Texas and western PA and all the towns and cities in between what he’ll do for their families and communities.
Read MoreThere’s still time for the Biden/Harris ticket to reinforce their law enforcement bona fides and reassure the American public that Democrats will look out for its safety and security. An ad or a national address could solidify their appeal to swing and suburban voters. A segment featuring both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris would also be a unique reminder that the Democrats are a team, energetic, diverse, and united:
Read MoreHas Congress formally asked Mick Mulvaney, Gens. Mattis, Kelly, and McMasters, John Bolton, Jeff Sessions, and Rod Rosenstein to testify on the administration’s foreign and domestic policies, operations, and governing practices?
If not, why not?
Read MoreFormer Senator and Director of National Intelligence has been obliquely critically of Donald Trump and his administration. It’s not enough. He and others who served in the administration should be forthright and speak loudly and publicly about the threat the re-election of Donald Trump poses to this country.
This letter calls upon them to do their patriotic duty and speak out. Feel free to copy and share.
Read MoreThe destructive elements of the “BLM” protests have receded but could reemerge and re-catalyze Trump’s campaign at any moment. Joe Biden and all Democrats should not only denounce violence, but should blame the unrest on Republicans.
Read MoreFor decades, the US armed forces have leaned Republican. But the Trump Administration has been feckless if not traitorous, and the military seems to be shifting. This is a positive development, because the country may need the military to ensure a peaceful transition of power from one president to another.
Democrats have been handed a number of opportunities in recent weeks and years to capture the military vote. So far they’ve failed to make any of them into major campaign issue. It’s not too late.
Read MoreJohn Belushi has been making the rounds on television promoting his marijuana growing and distribution business. Virtually every demographic smokes pot or cares if others do. Many Democrats, including Chuck Schumer, have called for its legalization.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris should join the party. Promise that their administration will legalize weed. And do it now, before Trump steals the idea from them.
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