Everybody Into the ‘Pool’

After 31 years of broadcasting, I can add another (recurring) title to my resume: Pool Reporter. During President Trump's 17-day "working vacation" -- split between Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, NJ; Trump Tower in New York City and the White House -- I got to be in the rotation to be the radio reporter … Continue reading Everybody Into the ‘Pool’

When Did We Lose Total Control?

So far...I've resisted using this space as a sounding board for the -- shall we say -- strangeness coming out of the White House. That ends now. What in the blue hell is going on??!! We are not long past 100 days of the Donald Trump presidency and what we've seen are a laundry list … Continue reading When Did We Lose Total Control?

The 2016 Democratic National Convention: A Look Back

So, my first in-person political convention experience was ...well..and experience. But it was a good one. For years I have watched on TV what the networks have been willing to show in prime time. To be at the Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia was an enlightening look into the inner workings of a … Continue reading The 2016 Democratic National Convention: A Look Back

The 2016 Republican National Convention: Top Tweets

Really..there are too many good ones to mention. However, here are three Twitter offerings among them that stand out. We'll work our way backwards. From the final night of the convention, GOP nominee Donald Trump during his speech uttered the phrase "I am your voice!" Republican pollster Frank Luntz couldn't resist the Star Wars reference.. … Continue reading The 2016 Republican National Convention: Top Tweets

A Logo Is Worth A Thousand Thoughts…Some Questionable

So this is apparently the logo we will be treated to for the next few months representing the Republican presidential ticket. A few thoughts. First...this is not a campaign logo. It's a CORPORATE logo. It's no wonder that many people feel that Donald Trump wants to be CEO-In-Chief rather than Commander-In-Chief. Second...does this design give … Continue reading A Logo Is Worth A Thousand Thoughts…Some Questionable

Who Says You Can’t Find Love…Through Politics!

And so it begins. If you were wondering what the first effect of a possible Donald Trump presidency would be...look no further than the dating world. Introducing: MapleMatch.com! A co-worker of mine pointed me to the website...which I understand started out as a joke, but quickly earned legitimacy. Under the (fairly obvious) tagline of "Make … Continue reading Who Says You Can’t Find Love…Through Politics!