by Michael Leppert | Jan 17, 2020 | Politics/Government
“Going through the motions” is an idiom that describes political functions these days about as well as anything. We see it all the time, often not even aware that the town hall meeting or the listening tour is just a show. Truly deliberative processes are...
by Michael Leppert | Jul 26, 2019 | Politics/Government
“The Mueller Report” turned out to be a thriller compared to Wednesday’s committee testimony. Only a few Americans have read the book. Not many more watched the live performance this week either. I usually prefer my horror stories on the big screen,...
by Michael Leppert | Jun 19, 2016 | Politics/Government
I saw a quote on Twitter yesterday in reference to Indiana’s 5 percent jobless rate by Governor Mike Pence that caught my eye. He said: “There is no denying the momentum of our strong Hoosier economy.” I know that is not very eye-catching for most people. Luckily, I...