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Sometimes it is just easier to layout in video format. This is Donald Trump explaining how he is against mail-in ballots.
Tag: election results
Why Are Americans So Afraid Of Mail-In Ballots
The controversy about voting via mail that is intensifying as the pandemic continues to interfere with the upcoming elections. Donald Trump has made his position clear, mail-in ballots are “fraudulent” without providing proof. Republicans seem to generally oppose mail-in ballots while some Democrats are actively pushing for them. The central issue seems to be that… Read More Why Are Americans So Afraid Of Mail-In Ballots
Super Tuesday 2020
Today is Super Tuesday. There are 1,344 delegates up for grabs for those seeking the Democratic Party nomination. The 14 states voting today, include California’s 415 delegates and Texas’ 228 delegates. By the time the dust settles, the five, or six (if we count Mike Bloomberg as viable) Democratic Party pretenders will be whittled down… Read More Super Tuesday 2020
Third-Rate American Democracy
Americans are fond of labeling other countries as “first-world” or “third-world” countries without really understanding where the terms come from. The terms are a legacy of the Cold War, with “third-world” countries being the ones that were not aligned with either the Soviet Union or the United States. Overtime the term has evolved into a… Read More Third-Rate American Democracy
Beto Sputters at the Gate
The Beto O’Rourke presidential campaign has sputtered and it has nothing to do with the other Democratic contenders. It has to do with the unpleasant fact for many in El Paso that Beto has no business running for president. The idea that El Paso can have a president likely makes many El Pasoans salivate with… Read More Beto Sputters at the Gate
The Stupidity of the Electoral College
Once again, the controversy of the Electoral College is part of the national dialog with some the Democratic Party presidential nominee candidates arguing for abolishing it. The issue is whether the Electoral College is the fairest way of electing the president of the United States. Those who support the Electoral College argue that it makes… Read More The Stupidity of the Electoral College
Russian Agent Cooperates with Mueller
On Thursday, Maria Butina, a Russian citizen pleaded guilty in an American federal court to conspiracy to act as an illegal foreign agent for Russia. In her plea, Butina acknowledges being “under the direction” of Alexander Torshin, a Russian with strong ties to the Russian government. Maria Butina is accused of forging unofficial lines of… Read More Russian Agent Cooperates with Mueller
Five Reasons American Elections Are A Joke
It is clear that American elections are a national joke. Some readers will be taken aback by this statement, but it is the unfortunate reality. Here is why: 1. The Electoral College: America prides itself with the fiction that it is a representative form of government where every vote counts. If so, how does one… Read More Five Reasons American Elections Are A Joke
What the Midterms 2018 Results Mean
I’m writing this post before the full election results are in, but there is enough information to predict what may happen by the time the final results are known. The country remains divided. The status quo remains. The likely outcome is that the Democrats take control of the House. The Republicans remain in control of… Read More What the Midterms 2018 Results Mean
Vote to Impeach
Today’s, vote is simple. American voters will either vote to impeach Donald Trump. Or, the American voters will vote to keep the status quo. Should voters elect Democrats to both houses of Congress, then there is no doubt that Donald Trump will be stopped on his tracks. His politics of hate will come to a… Read More Vote to Impeach
Beto and The Blue Wave
Political talking heads on both sides of the isle are talking about the so-called “blue wave.” The Republicans may be publicly underplaying it, but they are worried as evidenced by GOP proponents – like Sean Hannity – going on about how Republican voters “must do their part” to keep Trump’s agenda going. The Democrats are… Read More Beto and The Blue Wave
American Elections Are A Scam
Americans argue that they have the best democracy in the world. Americans argue that the government represents the people, instead of the other way around. The Brett Kavanaugh debacle is one example that disproves American democracy prowess. But the most obvious example of failure of democracy in America lies in how Americans vote. It is… Read More American Elections Are A Scam
The Beto Plan for President
Yesterday, the El Paso Times once again inserted itself into politics to “correct” the record for one of its protected politicos at the behest of the El Paso cabal who have plans for El Paso’s future. The paper ran a full-length story about how a video by the Club for Growth, a Conservative SuperPAC, was… Read More The Beto Plan for President
Beto and Name Discrimination
There is a racist undercurrent in American politics that has me dumbfounded because it displays the inept ignorance of some American voters. Put the pitchforks away and read on because this is an important point and you’ll likely agree with me at the end. Racism is often confused or misused in politics. Disagree with someone… Read More Beto and Name Discrimination
When A Mexican Influenced an American Election
Last Sunday was the birthday anniversary of the comedian Cantinflas. Charlie Chaplin called the Mexican comedian the “the greatest comedian alive.” On Sunday, Google celebrated Cantinflas with a Google Doodle. But what many don’t know is that Cantinflas helped elect the first Mexican-American to Congress. On Election Day, November 6, 1961, Lyndon B. Johnson, then… Read More When A Mexican Influenced an American Election
It Is The Economy Stupid
It is the common understanding that American elections are determined based on how the electorate feels about the economy. Basically, if the electorate feels the country is economically going the right direction it will vote to keep the incumbents in office. As we come upon the midterms it is commonly accepted that as long as… Read More It Is The Economy Stupid
Tucker Carlson is Stupid
Before anyone gets too upset about the title it will all make sense once you read the post. Tucker Carlson, like many Donald Trump supporters, tried in vain to defend Trump’s performance with Vladimir Putin. The problem for most is that Trump refused to hold Putin to account over Russian interference in the 2016 elections.… Read More Tucker Carlson is Stupid
What Mexico Can Teach America About Elections
As many of you likely know, México held national elections eleven days ago. México elected Andrés Manuel López Obrado (AMLO) as México’s next president. AMLO is expected to take México towards the political left. How far left he will take México is still open to debate. It is also important to note that although AMLO… Read More What Mexico Can Teach America About Elections
AMLO By The Numbers
Anyone that has read my blog posts know that I frequently like to analyze the numbers. Connect-the-dots, if you like. One of the coolest things about the Mexican election is that the ballot counting was put online as the process was completed. It is an interesting mix of manual processes and technology that makes the… Read More AMLO By The Numbers
Some Interesting Facts About the Election of AMLO
Everyone seems to be talking about the Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) win and what it could mean for México. The fact is that not even López Obrador knows how his administration will evolve because there are many unknowns at this point. López Obrador made many promises, but historically, Mexican presidents have been unable to… Read More Some Interesting Facts About the Election of AMLO
Whom Will I Vote For
Over the last few weeks some have asked me who I will be voting for in the upcoming Mexican elections. “Pati,” a frequent poster on my blog, also asked who I was going to vote for on my Mexican elections primer. I’ve been thinking about who deserves my vote for president over the last few… Read More Whom Will I Vote For
July Mexican National Election Primer
México is holding national elections on July 1. It is a significant event because México recently combined several national elections into the upcoming election to synchronize all future elections to every six years, with midterms every three years. Additionally, one populist candidate is leading in the polls. The Date: July 1, 2018 National elections are… Read More July Mexican National Election Primer
Hacking the El Paso Election
As some of you know, three of Veronica Escobar opponents filed a lawsuit demanding that the voting machines be audited, and a new election be held. This got me to thinking about something that has bothered me about electronic voting machines. Voting fraud has existed since elections were first held. Combating the fraud has evolved… Read More Hacking the El Paso Election
Opponents Sue Veronica Escobar Over Voter Machines
Late on Wednesday afternoon, John Carrillo, Norma Chavez and Enrique Garcia filed a lawsuit against Veronica Escobar, the presumptive congresswoman for Congressional District 16 and Lisa Wise, the county’s Election Department administrator. The lawsuit alleges election irregularities in favor of Escobar. The Texas Secretary of State was also provided a copy of the lawsuit. Carrillo,… Read More Opponents Sue Veronica Escobar Over Voter Machines
How the El Paso Political Guru Was Handed His Ass
Today I am going to share with you the story of how the “guru extraordinaire” of El Paso politics was handed his ass in the last election. The truth is so outrageous you might be tempted to believe it is exaggerated, but I promise you, the story you are about to read is exactly as… Read More How the El Paso Political Guru Was Handed His Ass
There Are Over 11,000 Stupid Votes in El Paso
There are 11,143 people in El Paso that should never be allowed to vote again. As in never. Their voter credentials need to be taken away from them and a list should be created of people who should never be allowed to vote in any election, ever again, including dog catcher elections. And, I mean… Read More There Are Over 11,000 Stupid Votes in El Paso
Eddie Holguin’s Poll Data
Over the last few weeks several individuals kindly shared their insights and polling data with me about the Veronica Escobar race. All of them swore me to secrecy because they were affiliated with the campaigns. Eddie Holguin, as you know, recently launched his El Paso Votes APP from which I spent some time discussing how… Read More Eddie Holguin’s Poll Data
Veronica Escobar is the Next Congresswoman from El Paso
As expected, Veronica Escobar has won outright today and will likely be the next Congresswoman of El Paso. I write “likely” because I am two hours ahead of El Paso and I am not staying up late to see the final results. Historically, early voting is a good indicator of the outcome. At 61%, it… Read More Veronica Escobar is the Next Congresswoman from El Paso
Today Is Veronica Escobar Day
As you all likely know, today is Election Day for Veronica Escobar. Anyone that is tuned into El Paso politics knows that there are only two likely scenarios for today, 1. Veronica Escobar becomes the next Congresswoman of El Paso, or 2. Veronica Escobar ends her political career. What? What about a runoff? What about… Read More Today Is Veronica Escobar Day
How To Beat Veronica Escobar
Over the last week we’ve been looking at how big data and voter segmentation, via digital footprints, was used by Barack Obama and by Donald Trump to be elected. The strategy is to mobilize non-traditional, but likely voters, to the polls. In the El Paso Chavez-Escobar-Fenenbock race, early voting starts tomorrow, and the outcome will… Read More How To Beat Veronica Escobar
Hands On Psychographic Profiles
Over the last few days, we have been discussing how voters are targeted and we have looked at a better way to mobilize voters using the Chavez, Escobar and Fenenbock race as an example. Today, let us look at six random voters picked from a voter score ranking generated in the El Paso Voters APP.… Read More Hands On Psychographic Profiles
Profiling Your Target Voter
Over the last few days we’ve gone over how campaigns generally target the voters they try to influence to vote for their candidates. We’ve looked over how the old technique was to create a list of voters from the county’s voter rolls to build a list of likely voters. The idea being that if a… Read More Profiling Your Target Voter
Building A Voter Profile With Big Data
Yesterday we discussed how the “old” way of campaign strategy is to build voter lists based on their past voter habits. The idea being that if a voter casts a vote in the last one, two, three or more elections, then they are likely to cast a vote in the upcoming elections. The lists that… Read More Building A Voter Profile With Big Data
The Analog Way of Get Out the Vote Strategies
Yesterday I teased you about how big data, social media and psychographic profiles can be used to change the outcome of an election. Before we get into what the future holds, we first need to understand how things are done now and where we stand. As a reminder, I’m using the Norma Chavez, Veronica Escobar… Read More The Analog Way of Get Out the Vote Strategies
Some of You Will Get Your Wish
Some of you are about to get your wish, well, most of it, anyway. I’m going to devote this week to El Paso elections. Some of you have been asking – some have demanded – that I get back to writing about El Paso politics. It’s not that I’m back on El Paso issues, but… Read More Some of You Will Get Your Wish
The Dirty Politics of Veronica Escobar
I now understand that politics is a dirty business. There is no respect nor ethics in politics and there is a lot of hypocrisy. Politicians treat voters as cattle, gather them at the trough for election day and ignore them until the next election. That is the reality. Some readers question whether I’m working for… Read More The Dirty Politics of Veronica Escobar
The Top 10 Reasons Veronica Escobar Should Not be Elected to Congress
For some time now there have been rumors of an opposition dossier compiled against Veronica Escobar that was making the rounds among certain political circles. It is not news that opposing candidates compile dossiers to use against their opponents. In El Paso, most oppos are nothing more than a few newspaper clippings and maybe a… Read More The Top 10 Reasons Veronica Escobar Should Not be Elected to Congress
Alabama Shows American Voters Have Awaken
The voters have awakened to the danger some of them voted into office in 2016. This was shown Tuesday night with the Roy Moore loss in the heavily red state of Alabama. As much as Donald Trump wants to pretend that he expected Moore to lose, the fact remains that the Alabama voters sent a… Read More Alabama Shows American Voters Have Awaken
The Roy Moore Danger
There is the doctrine of “innocent until proven guilty” in U.S. jurisprudence. The general idea is that people are innocent until proven guilty. However, this doctrine is derived from the legal requirement to prove guilt, rather than to prove innocence in the U.S courts. U.S. courts do not determine innocence, rather they prove that there… Read More The Roy Moore Danger
Luis Aguilar, Sexual Harassment and El Paso Corruption
There is widespread outrage across the nation because of Harvey Weinstein’s sexual abuse of others and the accusations again Ben Affleck, Kevin Spacey and even George H.W. Bush, among others, one would expect that a sitting judge with multiple accusations of sexual harassment and other inappropriate activities would be held to account. But not in… Read More Luis Aguilar, Sexual Harassment and El Paso Corruption