Tag Archives: 2024 election

A Few Words to Young Voters

Posted on November 1, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, November 1, 2024 Early voting statistics have told us that with five days left until Election Day half the people who already voted were over 65, and that fraction gets smaller as we look at younger age categories. … Continue reading →

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Winds of Change

Posted on October 4, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 4, 2024 We’re told every day that the 2024 presidential race is too close to predict a clear winner. As far as the news media are concerned, the race will stay too close to call until Election … Continue reading →

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Desperation

Posted on September 13, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 13, 2024 As children we were fascinated with animals. Our first books were about lovable, cuddly creatures who talked and played like we did. As we got older, we learned to be wary around animals. My experiences … Continue reading →

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The Media and the Election

Posted on August 31, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 31, 2024 During this election season, traditional news organizations like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post have generally provided Americans with responsible journalism. Fifty years ago, that would have been enough, … Continue reading →

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Presidential Immunity

Posted on August 23, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 23, 2024 When Donald Trump took his claim of immunity to the Supreme Court, his intentions were clear. He was under indictment in two federal cases, for mishandling classified documents and inciting an insurrection; he was under … Continue reading →

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Michelle and Barrack Obama

Posted on August 21, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 20, 2024 Either I had forgotten what wonderful communicators Michelle and Barrack Obama were, or they’ve gotten better with age. The combined hour they spent addressing the Democratic National Convention was a case study in how to … Continue reading →

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Ode to Joy

Posted on August 19, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 19, 2024 Today might have been very different if President Joe Biden hadn’t had the class and dignity to step aside. Four weeks ago, the 2024 election was shaping up to look like the 1980 election. Back … Continue reading →

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Trump in Declension

Posted on August 16, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 16, 2024 Suppose we go back over the first half of 2024 and review the attacks leveled against President Biden’s perceived inability to win a second term as president, much less be able to perform effectively for … Continue reading →

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The New York Times on Trump

Posted on July 13, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 13, 2024 After his disastrous debate performance, the Times Editorial Board praised President Biden’s record, but urged him to drop out of the race for re-election and pass the baton to a younger generation. The Board said, … Continue reading →

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The Aftermath of the Debate

Posted on June 29, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 29, 2024 After the horrendous debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, The New York Times editorial board wrote, “To Serve His Country, President Biden should Leave the Race.” The Times wasn’t attacking Biden, … Continue reading →

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