by Michael Leppert | Jan 11, 2023 | Politics/Government
Early in the Broadway smash, “Hamilton,” the title character meets his nemesis, Aaron Burr. The polished and savvy politician advises young Alexander to “talk less, smile more, don’t let them know what you’re against or what you’re for.” Republicans in the U.S. House...
by Michael Leppert | Nov 17, 2022 | Politics/Government
For more than a year, I have been patiently waiting for the arrival of the inevitable dilemma that Third District U.S. Rep. Jim Banks was facing. These are important days for the future of individual political careers in Washington, though it is much harder to see how...
by Michael Leppert | Dec 3, 2021 | Politics/Government, Pop/Life
What a year 2021 has turned out to be! I vividly remember feeling that last year was the worst year we have collectively experienced, but in many ways, this year just feels like Season 2 of the same horrifying series. Objectively, most things are better than they were...
