We are getting towards the end of the Trump Pick ‘Em process for the 2017 first version of the new Cabinet. Trump has now chosen 23 of the 28 highest level Administrative positions (President, Vice-President, 15 formal Cabinet Secretaries, 7 Executive Cabinet Level jobs, and 4 of the highest level staff, not quite cabinet grade,… Continue reading Trump’s Cabinet Picks Part Five: Going to Be A White Christmas (December 13, 2016)
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Trump’s Cabinet Picks Part Four: Rollin’, Rollin’, Rollin’ (November 30, 2016)
No more pussy footing around. One of Trump’s ingenious new innovations in the political Pre Inaugural President Elect song and dance number has been the Beauty Pageant style parade of hopefuls, wannabes, job applicants, supplicants, and former rivals showing up to pay homage to the new Master in Residence, who kiss the imperial ring, presumably… Continue reading Trump’s Cabinet Picks Part Four: Rollin’, Rollin’, Rollin’ (November 30, 2016)
Trump’s Cheer from a Grateful People: 2-4-6-8 Mr. Almost President (November 27, 2016)
Unless I have made a mistake, or my internet browser is being phished, here is the entire Trump Twit universe from Friday start of business (6 AM) to Sunday at 6 PM. A total of 60 precious hours in the Trump Run-Up to the Future MAGA. Nothing about restoring jobs, massive tax cuts, better health… Continue reading Trump’s Cheer from a Grateful People: 2-4-6-8 Mr. Almost President (November 27, 2016)
Trump’s Cabinet Picks Part Three: Ladies’ Night* (November 23, 2016)
In 2016, the President’s Cabinet consists of 15 Department heads (all named Secretary, except the Attorney General of the Justice Department). These are the highest ranking government executives in America, besides the constitutionally elected President and Vice-President. The Vice-President is considered part of the Cabinet. Each of the 15 Cabinet officers must be approved by… Continue reading Trump’s Cabinet Picks Part Three: Ladies’ Night* (November 23, 2016)
Trump & “Hamilton”: Daddy, I’ve Got a Boo-Boo* (November 20, 2016)
Last Friday night, you may have heard there was a little incident on Broadway, in the Big Apple, at the evening performance of America’s current biggest hit musical, “Hamilton”.** Hamilton: An American Musical (from the Official Website) Just a bit of background. Private American citizen Mike Pence decided to go to the theatre. He bought… Continue reading Trump & “Hamilton”: Daddy, I’ve Got a Boo-Boo* (November 20, 2016)
Trump: For Real Rolling List of Cabinet Choices (November 18, 2016)
As time goes by, speculation about Cabinet choices and Senior Appointment selections turns to definite decisions. As of late evening Friday, November 18, the Count and the Amount are: To Be Continued…
Trump’s Potential Picks: Snow-Blindness Territory (November 17, 2016)
In 2016, the President’s Cabinet consists of 15 Department heads (all named Secretary, except the Attorney General of the Justice Department). These are the highest ranking government executives in America, besides the constitutionally elected President and Vice-President. The Vice-President is considered part of the Cabinet. Each of the 15 Cabinet officers must be approved by… Continue reading Trump’s Potential Picks: Snow-Blindness Territory (November 17, 2016)
Trump’s Picks: It’s Not Your Father’s Cabinet (November 16, 2016)
In 2016, the President’s Cabinet consists of 15 Department heads (all named Secretary, except the Attorney General of the Justice Department). These are the highest ranking government executives in America, besides the constitutionally elected President and Vice-President. The Vice-President is considered part of the Cabinet. Each of the 15 Cabinet officers must be approved by… Continue reading Trump’s Picks: It’s Not Your Father’s Cabinet (November 16, 2016)
Trump’s TV Ads: Final Exam Permanently Broken (November 15, 2016)
As before, the gold standard source for monitoring Presidential campaign TV ad spending remains the data provided by CMAG/Kantar Media on a weekly basis. CMAG/Kantar Media is like the Nielsen Ratings for campaign TV. A full accounting for our purposes is provided by the Associated Press (AP) wire service and found here. The data was… Continue reading Trump’s TV Ads: Final Exam Permanently Broken (November 15, 2016)
Trump’s DWA: America’s Newest Protected Class of Citizens (November 12, 2016)
Trump’s election night performance has upended the terms of political discussion in the country, perhaps for decades to come. Certainly, it will be the central topic for the next half-decade at least. Along with much else that will be altered is the introduction of a new Protected Class of American citizens, who have been the… Continue reading Trump’s DWA: America’s Newest Protected Class of Citizens (November 12, 2016)