“One of the bigger challenges for Democrats is that their losses in 2010 and 2014 midterm elections were so awful, they lost the better part of a generation of non-congressional leaders. A lot of potential presidential timber was chopped down over the last decade, limiting their non-DC options in the 2020 presidential contest.” [Charlie Cook, 5/22/18] Continue reading “2020”
Congress
Congress’ approval rating continues at a subterranean level. Continue reading “Congress”
Women Will Get It Done
Women in Elective Office 2018
107 (20.0%) of the members of the U.S. Congress
- 23 (23%) of the members of the U.S. Senate
- 84 (19.3%) of the members of the U.S. House
Restaurant Reminder
A reminder: When I write about a restaurant it means that I think it is worth trying and that I would go there again. If I don’t like it, I don’t write about it. Continue reading “Restaurant Reminder”
Restaurant: Convivial
Debbie and I went to Convivial at the suggestion of Decker and Sherry. Convivial means “fond of feasting, eating and good company, cheerful, friendly and jovial.” This restaurant is all of those things. Continue reading “Restaurant: Convivial”
Restaurant: Lupo Verde Osteria
Hilary, Debbie and I went to the new Lupo Verde Osteria on May 14th just a month after it opened. This is the second restaurant opened by the folks who opened the original Lupo Verde on 14th Street.
The Lupo restaurants have been described by others as “soulful Italian cooking.” Continue reading “Restaurant: Lupo Verde Osteria”
State of the Nation
*Any statements in this issue of the Watch which are not sourced are mine and identified by “WW”.
36.9 % of Americans say the country is headed in the right direction, 54.7% say it is on the wrong track. [Real Clear Politics, 5/1] Continue reading “State of the Nation”
Quotes
“It took me a long time to get my public voice. Once I found my voice, I’m not going to shut up.” – Madeleine Albright Continue reading “Quotes”