by Michael Leppert | Jan 29, 2021 | Politics/Government
One of the most famous filibusters ever delivered was in the Frank Capra classic 1939 movie, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. It’s one of those movies my dad would have on TV while he “rests his eyes” in his recliner–and would make my brother and...
by Michael Leppert | Mar 8, 2019 | Politics/Government
When was the last time anyone in this part of the country cared about a first-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives from The Bronx? I don’t know, but the gambler in me might go all-in on “never.” Like her or not, Rep. Alexandria...
by Michael Leppert | Sep 10, 2017 | Politics/Government
There’s a new character on the scene inside the Beltway. It’s name is “Chancy” and it is a Democrat donkey mutation of “Chuck and Nancy” that I invented for President Trump this week. Yes, it’s a merger of Senate Minority...
by Michael Leppert | Jun 25, 2017 | Politics/Government
Thursday was one of those days that just struck me. The blend of news items felt like a hypnotist snapping his fingers in front of me to wake me out of a trance. But what struck me more than anything was that none of it is all that odd any longer. At least not by...
