Joe Biden is first an American and then a Democrat.  Saving our American democracy has been and continues to be his principal campaign issue. President Biden had a setback last night.  He must now consider what to do that will not adversely impact his issue…saving...

Historically presidential debates have rarely ever decided the outcome of the election.  Not like the Kentucky Derby.  That may not be the case with the forthcoming debate between Presidents Biden & Trump. Today’s political environment is extreme and polarized...

Editor’s note:  For our new readers Political Tidbits is done periodically. Occasionally there may be one with a link for more details.  BTW, any tips appreciated.  Sent to [email protected]. An event (debate) in six days…may be the most important one since...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis used his veto pen to stab the state Legislature.  For over two years legislative members took a risk to pass his “right wing” agenda.  An agenda that was to advance his forthcoming presidential campaign.  Turnouts he was a poor...

Americans are facing a serious challenge as election day gets closer.  It is saving democracy.  The path is laden with misinformation and propaganda.   There are no guideposts.  We are at a turning point in America’s history. Our democracy promotes fundamental...

(Editors note:  This appeared in The Washington Post “The Early 202” an analysis by Leight Ann Caldwell & Theodoric Meyer April 24th). Christie said Trump asked him in 2004 about whether a New Jersey politician sentenced to 27 months in prison would go to “real...

The democracy our Founders put in place is alive & well.  Twelve citizens sitting as a jury confirmed that no one is above the law…not even a former President of the United States. The jury members followed the law and found Trump guilty. And at his...

To share information with our readers requires a lot of reading.  In the last week a theme was how Trump’s money problems are becoming a crisis. What’s going on makes him beholden to his wealthy friends.  Just click the link below. https://wapo.st/3R26KxO USE THE TABS...

Mar-a-Lago is having a yard sale. What for sale?  Well, Oil Executives have policy goals for sale and homeowner Trump looked at the items on his front lawn…noticed the policy goals. He was in the mood to sell…not buy.  And so, Trump told the executives if they could...

One hundred and six years ago Abraham Lincoln delivered his “House Divided” speech.  In today’s political environment it’s worth repeating that historic line “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Before researching this post… I thought of issues over the...