Eric SimonTrump: Narcissist or Grand Strategist?At first blush, the first eight days of Trump’s presidency have not proven kind to the President. A recent poll gave Trump a 36% approval…Jan 27, 2017Jan 27, 2017
Eric SimonTrump’s Inaugural: Just Saying It’s So, Doesn’t Make It SoWhen I came home on Inauguration Day shortly after 12 p.m., I noticed my television on mute. The dog-walker, not willing to listen to Trump…Jan 26, 2017Jan 26, 2017
Eric SimonElection Thoughts IV: Income InequalityCLINTON MISSED AN OPPORTUNITY TO BOLDLY ADDRESS INCOME INEQUALITYJan 11, 2017Jan 11, 2017
Eric SimonWas Trump’s Victory All That Surprising?With the Trump inauguration taking place in just two weeks, the media continues to label his victory “shocking”, “unexpected” and…Jan 6, 2017Jan 6, 2017
Eric SimonThe Twinkie, the economy and TrumpConsider these economic statistics:Jan 3, 2017Jan 3, 2017
Eric SimonTrump’s “Omakase” Menu in 3 PartsIn many ways, Donald Trump resembled the “omakase menu” of candidates. People voted much on faith as any specific policy prescriptions —…Dec 15, 2016Dec 15, 2016
Eric SimonElection Thoughts III: Economy & BacklashIt can prove all too easy to catalogue all the mistakes a campaign made — like all the bad calls a coach might make on a losing team.Dec 12, 2016Dec 12, 2016
Eric SimonElection Thoughts II: Clinton’s CampaignI do not mean to turn this missive into another opportunity for Clinton bashing — for the full experience, you may want to visit the…Dec 12, 2016Dec 12, 2016
Eric SimonOur Private Truths“It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” –Mark TwainDec 5, 2016Dec 5, 2016
Eric SimonWhere Goes the Electoral College?During his campaign nadir in October — buffeted by the Access Hollywood tapes and sexual harassment accusations — Trump would rail against…Dec 5, 2016Dec 5, 2016