They are examples of places where Mitt Romney will win primaries, but will lose to President Obama in the fall. For people who follow politics, there’s a certain heaviness to the Republican race for delegates. Most prominent Republicans, including such conservatives as Marco Rubio, have endorsed Romney, and the trading markets are assuming that he’ll… Continue reading What Do Wisconsin, Maryland and DC Have in Common?
Author: Robert I. Grundfest
I am a teacher, writer, voice-over artist and rationally opinionated observer of American and international society. While my job is to entertain and engage, my purpose is always to start a conversation.
Skittles and Broccoli
Every once in a while, a week comes along that brings clarity and definition to the world and enables us to find meaning in the beautiful things that make up our lives. Perhaps next week will be such a week. For the parents of Trayvon Martin, this was a week that saw the world finally… Continue reading Skittles and Broccoli
Things I Know – The Health Care Law will be Upheld By the Supreme Court
I know that the Affordable Care Act will be upheld by the Supreme Court. How do I know this? Because before it was a good Democratic idea it was a good Republican idea. I’m sure the GOP vetted the law as an alternative to the Clinton health care plan. I’m sure that Mitt Romney and… Continue reading Things I Know – The Health Care Law will be Upheld By the Supreme Court
Post-Illinois: Mitt Wins. It’s Over.
That’s it. Doesn’t matter what happens from here on out. Mitt Romney will be the GOP nominee. Rick Santorum will make speeches and say things that only an ultra-conservative will agree with. Newt will write another book about his campaign. Here’s the skinny: Predicted. Actual Romney. 48% 46.7% Santorum 31% 35.0% Gingrich. 11% 9.3%… Continue reading Post-Illinois: Mitt Wins. It’s Over.
Mitt Be Illin'(ois)
If there ever was a good time for the Romster to win a solid victory, this would be it. And, as luck would have it, he will win the Illinois primary going away. With the latest polling showing him with anywhere from a 10-15 point lead, this one will not be a nail-biter. Neither will the… Continue reading Mitt Be Illin'(ois)
Post Primary Blues: The GOP’s Gone South “Y’all!”
Rick pulls off the daily double and the race pushes on. I can’t say as I’m terribly surprised but the results certainly were a sharp rebuke to Romney and his claims to be a conservative. Perhaps in the fall, when he’s the nominee, this will help him as moderate voters will determine this election. The… Continue reading Post Primary Blues: The GOP’s Gone South “Y’all!”
Polling Report: Special Missibama Muslim Edition
Just when I was going to recognize the modern south and how much attitudes have changed, along comes the story that Republicans in both Alabama (45%) and Mississippi (52%) believe that President Obama is a Muslim. I try to be nice. I try to keep my focus on politics and public policy. I try to… Continue reading Polling Report: Special Missibama Muslim Edition
Q. Are We Not Teachers? The Devolution of Education
We seem to have come to a critical point in the education deform movement. No, that’s not a typo: I don’t mean reform, I mean deform, because the people who want to use unreliable and faulty data to evaluate teachers and deny educators their negotiated due process rights are not reformers and never have been.… Continue reading Q. Are We Not Teachers? The Devolution of Education
Polling Report Double Issue Centerfold: Presidential Race and Super Tuesday Edition
Fans of the blog already know that on the 6th of every month I take a look at the polling for the 2012 presidential election. This month is like Christmas and Hanukkah falling on the same day because today is also Super Tuesday, so I’ve combined the two into one mega look at the race.… Continue reading Polling Report Double Issue Centerfold: Presidential Race and Super Tuesday Edition
Mitt Nicks Rick In Mich Mish-Mosh: Four Head to O-HI-O!
Mitt May Win Right To Lose Michigan in the Fall! Democrats, Pro-Vomit Vote Not Enough For Santorum! Arizona Goes Romney! Border Remains Calm! Mitt Romney did almost enough to dispel any lingering doubts that he will be the Republican Party’s nominee for president by defeating Rick Santorum in the all-important Michigan primary yesterday. Romney crossed… Continue reading Mitt Nicks Rick In Mich Mish-Mosh: Four Head to O-HI-O!
Polling Report: Special Michigan and Arizona Edition
This week’s report begins with a question: What would you call a candidate who LOST the following primaries: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Texas, New York, Massachusetts, California, Florida and Michigan? How about, Mr. President. That’s right. Candidate Barack Obama lost every one of those primaries, and more, in 2008 yet won the nomination. That’s why I’m… Continue reading Polling Report: Special Michigan and Arizona Edition
Love Is Natural, Hatred Is Learned
Two alcoholic heterosexuals get married. They produce a child with fetal alcohol syndrome. This marriage has the blessings of both state and church. Two men or two women who want to marry each other, who are upstanding members of their communities and have adopted and raised productive children, are prohibited in most states and allowed… Continue reading Love Is Natural, Hatred Is Learned