the myth of consituent service

How many times have you heard an incumbent or challenger extol their commitment to and effectiveness at helping constituents resolve problems?  I daresay – often. And having each had the indescribably excruciatingly frustrating experience of trying to overcome artificial roadblocks erected by the Leviathan we are immediately inclined to listen, to value and likely to vote for the person whom we think can help us most effectively work through... Read More

the morning after – the future

With great relief we note several of the positive outcomes of yesterday’s election.  With pride in America the results were decisive and we face no wrangling vitriolic debate.  However, contrary to the oft used description as a ”landslide mandate” this is a clear 52% win. as the Wall Street Journal wrote today “This is a tribute to American opportunity, and it is something that has never happened in another Western democracy... Read More