Category Archives: Politics
2018 Midterm Election Guide: The Trump Effect
Many view the upcoming congressional elections as a referendum on the president, which begs the question: how do voters feel about Trump?
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2018 Midterm Election Guide: House Data
As Election Day draws near, polling continues to swing in favor of the GOP’s chances for maintaining a House majority.
2018 Midterm Election Guide: Senate Data
I predict the GOP will not only maintain its hold on the Senate, but will also pick up additional seats in the midterms.
Previously I laid out some of the important data concerning the midterm elections, but now it’s time to get into the thick of it and examine the race for the Senate. Continue reading 2018 Midterm Election Guide: Senate Data
2018 Midterm Election Guide: Preliminary Data
This is the first article in a series examining the upcoming 2018 midterm elections, and offering a comprehensive analysis of all the variables at play. This first installment will provide an overview of some general data, focusing on the math of the electoral map, voter turnout, and fundraising, among others. Continue reading 2018 Midterm Election Guide: Preliminary Data
White America Strikes Back
After ignoring rural Whites for decades, the elites are feeling the wrath of the heartland.
This article originally appeared on Fash The Nation. Continue reading White America Strikes Back
Populism and the White Working-Class
What attracted White working-class voters to Donald Trump?
This article originally appeared on Fash the Nation.
During the 2016 campaign cycle, I closely studied what I knew would be remembered as a historic election. A pervasive theme throughout my research was the inquiry of academics and pundits alike into what motivated people to vote for Trump, and, more importantly, why these people were overwhelmingly White. The topic of non-stop discussion was “White working-class voters.” Continue reading Populism and the White Working-Class
The Death of Principled Conservatism
As the promise of Reagan wanes in the American consciousness, President Trump proposes a new take on the role of government.
This article originally appeared on Fash The Nation. This research was adapted from the senior thesis I presented for my political science major. Continue reading The Death of Principled Conservatism
The Bellwether Barometer
Midterm elections in Ohio will give an indication of Trump’s nationwide popularity.
This article originally appeared on Fash The Nation.
Illegal Immigration and the Global Network of Criminal Enterprise
This article originally appeared on Fash the Nation.
What do illegal immigration, human trafficking, and terrorism all have in common?
Most readers are already knowledgeable about the facts of the illegal immigration problem in the United States, but fewer are likely familiar with the closely related issue of human trafficking. Continue reading Illegal Immigration and the Global Network of Criminal Enterprise