From Southwest Ledger I read something online the other day that said, “not to brag but I have won as many primary votes as Kamala Harris.” At first it made me chuckle, but then it made me think. My first thought was “how many times has a candidate run for president without winning a single … Continue reading Scrutinizing Primaries: Political History is Cyclical, Evolutionary
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“It takes more than that to kill a Bull Moose”
From Southwest Ledger Unfortunately, assassination attempts are not new to our nation. In a time of such hatred, when each side sees the other as evil, it is no surprise that an attempt was made towards Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump. When discussing assassinations, most historians focus on the death of the four … Continue reading “It takes more than that to kill a Bull Moose”
Absolute v. Qualified Immunity: Examining Executive Vesting, Separation of Powers Clauses
From Southwest Ledger Starting with the Jefferson administration, the courts have recognized two types of immunity: absolute and qualified. Absolute is just how it sounds, absolute redress regardless of motive or action. Qualified is also how it sounds, it’s a limited protection. For this, the person accused must demonstrate they acted with the belief their … Continue reading Absolute v. Qualified Immunity: Examining Executive Vesting, Separation of Powers Clauses
Do Televised Presidential Debates Sway Voters? Short answer: Probably.
From the Southwest Ledger Historically speaking, presidential debates are relatively new. The first one presidential debate was held between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy in 1960. Before then, debates were seen as beneath presidential candidates. There were plenty of debates for other positions. The 1858 Lincoln-Douglass Debates for the Illinois Senate seat are probably … Continue reading Do Televised Presidential Debates Sway Voters? Short answer: Probably.
Convict 2253 Runs For President
From Southwest Ledger The conviction of President Donald Trump on all 34 counts of the Hush Money Case in New York has left us with more questions than answers. The main questions center around jail time for an ex-president and how it affects his campaign for a second term. By all accounts, jail time does … Continue reading Convict 2253 Runs For President
Reviewing “For the Love of Country:Leave the Democratic Party Behind”
From Southwest Ledger Stop me if you have heard this before. The Democratic Party is threatening our freedom and democracy. Its leaders care more about power than safety. By trying to remove Donald Trump from the election ballot they are killing the democratic process. They are using the criminal justice system as a tool against … Continue reading Reviewing “For the Love of Country:Leave the Democratic Party Behind”
Prevailing Winds: Switching Political Parties over Candidate Support
In a recent CNN interview, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski hinted that he she is considering leaving the Republican Party. Murkowski has been a long-time opponent of former President Donald Trump and is struggling with the idea of Trump leading her party. Murkowski is not the first to leave the party over a personality, and historically … Continue reading Prevailing Winds: Switching Political Parties over Candidate Support
Mayorkas’ Impeachment Charges Echo Those of Former Sec. of War with Ties to Oklahoma
From Southwest Ledger Last month Congress made the historic decision to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. With immigration being one of the hottest political issues of the day, Republicans impeached the secretary on charges of being “engaged in a pattern of conduct that is incompatible with his duties…[and] has failed to faithfully uphold his … Continue reading Mayorkas’ Impeachment Charges Echo Those of Former Sec. of War with Ties to Oklahoma
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