Off-the-cuff: unscripted comments that sank presidential campaigns

From the Southwest Ledger At the time of writing this column, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris is currently leading in most polls to win the Presidency of the United States. With only three weeks before the election, the worst thing that could happen for the Harris campaign is a snide, off-the-cuff remark that could sway voters … Continue reading Off-the-cuff: unscripted comments that sank presidential campaigns →

A WAR ON TWO FRONTS: The History and Goals of Hezbollah and Hamas

From Southwest Ledger Over the past year I have written several articles dealing with the war between Israel and Hamas. While that war is still ongoing, a more recent conflict has begun between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. While Hamas and Hezbollah have a shared goal to destroy Israel, they are very different organizations and populated … Continue reading A WAR ON TWO FRONTS: The History and Goals of Hezbollah and Hamas →

Executive v. Executive: A Parallel in American Presidential Elections

From Southwest Ledger As a political historian, I was disappointed when Joe Biden backed out of the presidential race. I say that for no other reason than it’s been a rare occurrence in history where we have had two presidents battle it out. However, while it would have given me plenty to write about, a … Continue reading Executive v. Executive: A Parallel in American Presidential Elections →

‘For the Good Times’: Bidding Farewell To Kris Kristofferson

“Well, I woke up Sunday morning with no way to hold my head that didn't hurt. And the beer I had for breakfast wasn't bad, so I had one more for dessert. Then I fumbled through my closet for my clothes and found my cleanest dirty shirt.”I am honestly not sure it’s possible to find … Continue reading ‘For the Good Times’: Bidding Farewell To Kris Kristofferson →

Constitution 101: Article I, Section II,Clause III: The Enumeration Clause

From Southwest Ledger Article I, Section II of the United States Constitution deals with the U.S. House of Representatives. A previous article discussed qualifications for membership in the House and the methods used for choosing representatives. In Clause III of Section II, the framers more instruct how the members of the House are to be … Continue reading Constitution 101: Article I, Section II,Clause III: The Enumeration Clause →