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2018 Election Preferences

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Thomas Mets

For what it’s worth, I thought I’d list my preferences in certain elections in the upcoming midterms, if only to be able to refer to it later. I do want Republicans to maintain overall control of the US Senate. In … Continue reading →

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Why Did Republicans Go For Trump?

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Thomas Mets

A question that comes up in political discussions is why Republican voters went for Trump. There are three main categories: Why did he win the primary? Why did he get so much institutional support as the nominee that he was … Continue reading →

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Politics Round-Up August 13 2013 Edition

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Thomas Mets

David Fredosso of the Washington Examiner considers the costs of increasing wages for fast-food workers. Andrew Cohen of the Atlantic declares Oliver Wendell Holmes’s comments in favor of the freedom of speech the most powerful dissent in Supreme Court history. … Continue reading →

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Pawlenty the Un-Palin

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Thomas Mets

Current scuttlebutt is that Tim Pawlenty is currently the Romney campaign’s top choice for running mate. Pawlenty had previously been on the short list in 2008, when McCain decided to go for Sarah Palin instead, At that time, the campaign … Continue reading →

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