In Prosecution of Andrew Jackson
Yes, the passage of time has done much to damage Old Hickory’s reputation – by proving his critics right.
Yes, the center-right is splitting in America…and it’s perfectly normal
The Republicans (and the Whigs…and the Federalists) have all gone through this before. One could argue it helped put two Virginia-born politicians in the White House.
Why are we assuming that the president’s immigration order will be good for Democrats?
History shows us that the Democrats have relied on immigrants to build permanent majorities for decades. History also shows us that they are repeatedly disappointed.
The Most Important Midterm Elections in American History: #1
We remember the Lincoln-Douglas battle of 1858 for the “debates,” but it reshaped the Election of 1860 and events beyond, becoming not just the most famous midterm election, but also the most important.
The Most Important Midterm Elections in American History: #3
Northerners in 1854 went searching for any antislavery option they could find, but only in Illinois did the Whigs and Democrats among them work together, setting the stage for new Republican Party.
The Most Important Mid-Terms in Election History: #4
There were two certainties in the Second Party System: Massachusetts was a Whig bastion, and antislavery voters were a waste of time. Both were shattered in 1850.
The Most Important Mid-Term Elections in American History: #5
As determined by…well, be me.
Nelson Rockefeller’s seizure of the NY Governor’s chair in 1958 ensured a high-profile battle within the Republican Party…but it also dramatically affected the Democrats, too.
There Is Nothing New Under the Sun
HBO’s miniseries “John Adams” is more than a gripping depiction of one of the most fascinating periods in American history, but also a poignant reminder that many of the problems and political questions we grapple with today have been faced by generations of American leaders.