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)
Month: November 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)
Trump Day Two: Gone to the White House, Ho, Ho, Ho! (November 10, 2016)
On Day Two of the Trump Presidential Pre-Regnum, he traveled to the White House for a meeting with President Obama to begin the governmental transition at the President’s invitation. The meeting lasted about 90 minutes, and occurred without apparent rancor. At the end, in an informal armchair setting, both men gave some brief remarks about… Continue reading Trump Day Two: Gone to the White House, Ho, Ho, Ho! (November 10, 2016)
Trump Day One: Will the Real Donald Trump Please Stand Up? (November 9, 2016)
To Tell the Truth is an exceptionally long running TV game show aired exclusively on CBS Television network from 1956-1968, before syndication. The money quote at the end of each occupation challenge game is the signature phrase: Will the real Mister or Ms X please stand up?* After the stunning events of last night in… Continue reading Trump Day One: Will the Real Donald Trump Please Stand Up? (November 9, 2016)