Monthly Archives: November 2009

What Is This Map?

Posted on November 17, 2009 by

This map is not what you think it is. Take a moment to guess what it represents. At first glance, it looks a lot like the results of the 2008 presidential election. The northeast and midwest are all blue. Then … Continue reading →

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Barry Goldwater, the Daisy Ad, and Nuclear War

Posted on November 15, 2009 by

Many Americans have heard of the Daisy Ad. Most politics buffs probably watched this ad at one time or another. And after it was over, they may have wondered – how in the world was the daisy ad so effective? … Continue reading →

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Why is August Always a Bad Month For Barack Obama?

Posted on November 13, 2009 by

Remember this August, and what a terrible month it was for President Barack Obama? Remember the town hall meetings, progress stymied on health care, and falling approval ratings? It seems that every August is a tough month for President Barack … Continue reading →

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Analyzing Swing States: Pennsylvania, Part 4

Posted on November 11, 2009 by

This is the fourth part of an analysis of the swing state Pennsylvania. It focuses on the industrial southwest, a once deep-blue region rapidly trending Republican. Part five can be found here. Pittsburgh and the Southwest Pennsylvania’s southwest has much … Continue reading →

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A Fast News Week

Posted on November 9, 2009 by

What an amazing week it has been. What happened this week? Tuesday was election day, hunting season for political pundits. On Wednesday the Yankees won the World Series. The Fort Bend Hood shootings occurred on Thursday. On Friday, the unemployment … Continue reading →

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