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In the middle of Bill Clinton’s 1992 run for the White House, his top adviser scrawled a big note on a blackboard for campaign staff
Why This Democrat Wants a Strong Republican Party
I’ve been a Democrat all my life. But that doesn’t mean I favor a weak Republican Party. Indeed, just the opposite. Before my Democratic friends
Let’s Stop Normalizing Criminal Behavior
Suppose you discovered your doctor runs a charity on the side. The charity gives away some money. But it spends most of its cash on
Social Media’s Challenge to Democracy
I’ve been involved in politics for the better part of a lifetime, and have spoken at a lot of public meetings over the years. There’s
New Syracuse CoE Labs, New Opportunities
[On Aug. 24], I was fortunate to take part in an event at the Syracuse Center of Excellence celebrating the completion of new labs to
The Media’s Responsibility to Our Democracy
Politicians spend a good bit of their time complaining about the media. But why should they have all the fun? I’m going to join in,
Maybe we can make some money from the spin phenomenon. First, let’s define spin. It is the BS that spokespeople offer when they defend the
Repeated Corruption Prompts Meaningful Pension-Forfeiture Reform
During the last week of session, the New York State Legislature passed a resolution to amend the state constitution to permit the forfeiture of state
‘Move Over Law’ Expanded to Include Volunteer Responders
New York State’s “Move Over Law” has recently expanded to better protect volunteer emergency responders attending to distressed or disabled vehicles along roads and highways.
Thoughts on debates, the media, and the economy
By now, millions are lusting for the debates. My guess is that the first one will break records for viewership. Another guess is that Hillary
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