Tag Archives: Kamala Harris

Democrats Finally Have the Leader They Desparately Need

Posted on April 29, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 29, 2025 Ever since Donald Trump began his second term, Democrats have been treading water, (some people would say drowning,) hoping a leader would come along to throw them a lifeline. If it were only the Democratic … Continue reading →

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The Loyal Opposition

Posted on April 3, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 3, 2025 The phrase “loyal opposition” is normally used in describing parliamentary systems of government. It refers to parties not currently in power who oppose the policies of the ruling party or coalition, with two important understandings. … Continue reading →

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What Voters Think After Trump’s First Month

Posted on February 22, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, February 22, 2025 Because he has dominated our media and our attention for almost ten years, it feels like Donald Trump has been president forever, although in this incarnation it’s only been a month. The only president in … Continue reading →

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Will Trump 2 Be Softer and Gentler Than Trump 1?

Posted on January 9, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 9, 2024 There has been much speculation about what a second Trump term would be like. His ardent MAGA supporters fervently believe in Project 2025, the extreme right-wing manifesto to transform America into a “Christian Democracy,” which … Continue reading →

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Trump Told America We Were a Failed Nation, So We Elected Him President

Posted on November 8, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, November 8, 2024 Every time Donald Trump referred to America as a failed nation, many of us cringed and yelled, “We are not!” When he coined his signature phrase, “Make America Great Again,” we screamed, “Again? We’re already … Continue reading →

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The Great American Experiment

Posted on November 3, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, November 3, 2024 As we approach the moment of truth, if such a thing still exists, what is on the line in next Tuesday’s election is whether the system of government and the way of life our founders … Continue reading →

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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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Americans’ Changed Temperaments

Posted on October 21, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 21, 2024 People who are seriously concerned about the prospects of another Trump presidency are in woe-is-me mode as they watch Trump’s antics on the campaign trail become more erratic, profane, and deranged. Yet, the other half … Continue reading →

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Making Fries at McDonald’s

Posted on October 20, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 20, 2024 As if this election season couldn’t get any stranger, the center point of the presidential campaign has turned to McDonald’s. I understand why people were concerned when Tim Walz appeared to imply that he had … Continue reading →

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The Bushes are AWOL

Posted on October 15, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 15, 2024 Real Conservative Republicans, the ones Donald Trump, in a classic reverse projection, calls RINOs have been standing up in droves to denounce Trump and endorse Kamala Harris. I subscribe to former Arizona Republican Senator Barry … Continue reading →

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