Will Trump keep the Rushmore State red?

This is an update of a post written prior to the 2016 election. Unofficial election results indicate Trump/Pence carried South … More

The New Tom Dewey

Mark Twain is said to have observed that “History doesn’t repeat itself but it often rhymes.” We often try to … More

Every election offers a new opportunity for “firsts” and other milestones. Some are historic in their nature; others are useful only … More

This is the second of several posts previewing the Tuesday election through a historical lens. The first part was an introduction. … More