by Sarah Cowgill | Jul 24, 2023 | Articles, Opinion, Politics
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis felt at home in Salt Lake City on Friday where he gave speeches and raised money for his campaign. Utahns are more like the governor in demeanor and dress and tend to prefer a leader who projects good family values. It’s no state secret...
by Joe Schaeffer | Jul 24, 2023 | Articles, Good Reads, Opinion, Politics
A top Democrat political consultant has openly said what has become increasingly obvious: California Gov. Gavin Newsom is yearning to run for president in 2024. Also coming into focus is the lane being opened for him and how he plans to get on the track. “The...
by Mark Angelides | Jun 28, 2023 | Articles, Good Reads, Media, Opinion, Politics
In the epic 1969 novel The Godfather, the hot-headed acting head of the family, Sonny Corleone, tells consigliere Tom Hagan that “it’s all-out war, we go to the mattresses.” This means the family’s street soldiers will rent apartments and stock them with mattresses so...
by Mark Angelides | Jun 19, 2023 | Articles, Editor's Choice, Good Reads, Media, Opinion
When a serious, established pollster releases a new survey regarding the electoral math for the 2024 presidential election, it creates a slew of articles, video snippets, and commentary. And why wouldn’t it? The question of who is likely to become the next president...
by Mark Angelides | Jun 5, 2023 | Articles, Good Reads, Opinion, Politics
“Reality TV is really just based for sensationalism. So, it’s extreme versions and extreme caricatures of personalities,” said American actress Essence Atkins. Her denunciation of the excesses that lead to Reality TV success could, however, be just as easily...