* Any statements in this issue of the Watch which are not sourced are mine and identified by “WW”.
42.0% of registered voters say the country is headed in the right direction. 48% of registered voters say the country is on the wrong track. Continue reading “State of the Nation”
Walter Fredrick Mondale
Born – January 5, 1928
Died – April 19, 2021
Minnesota Attorney General
United States Senator
Vice President of the United States
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Continue reading “Walter Mondale (1928-2021)”
Bess Clements Abell
1933-2020
Born – June 2, 1933
Died – October 9, 2020
Memorial service – May 1, 2021 Continue reading “Bess Clements Abell (1933-2020)”
The official BLS seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April 2021 is 6.1%. That unemployment rate is higher than the 6.0% in March and substantially less than the 14.4% unemployment rate of April 2020. Continue reading “Employment”
Here are the most trusted brands, worldwide, based on surveys by Morning Consult. Continue reading “This and That”
In his first 100 days in office, Biden: Continue reading “President Biden”
The answers are … Continue reading “Riddle Answers”
Roughly half of sports fans believe MLB umpires “almost always” make correct calls. Continue reading “Odds and Ends”
The March issue of the Washington Watch included the following statement, “When all is said and done, chances are that the Democrats could lose their control of the House and Senate in the 2022 election.” That statement has drawn more comment than WW usually draws, most of it in disagreement. Continue reading “2022 Election”
Approval of the Congress has grown since shortly after the election. Continue reading “Congress”
The following people have indicated or been named as someone thinking about or planning to run for president in 2024. Continue reading “2024 Election”
“One of Europe’s most powerful women delivered a searing and specific denunciation Monday of what she said was sexist treatment at the highest levels of global affairs – even after her title became Madame President.” Continue reading “Women Will Get It Done”
The Art Deco Building that houses this hotel and restaurant previously operated as the Kimpton Carlyle Hotel and a tavern, The Riggsby. Continue reading “Restaurant: Lyle’s Restaurant”
WW originally wrote about Persimmon in June 2009. Continue reading “Restaurant: Persimmon”
In this feature of the Washington Watch, WW will primarily suggest books you may find interesting but may also now and then mention a TV program and other things. I welcome your suggestions and your input. What have you been reading or watching that you think WW readers might like? Continue reading “WW Recommends Books & Other Things”