Oct 7, 2020Why I Trust Internal Polls — aka Governor Eric Holcomb is WinningThrow the word “internal” in front of “poll” and bam! the opponents seize, reporters ignore and trolls pounce. Internal polls are cooked, they say. Who paid for it? Where are the cross tabs? I always get a kick out of people who have never looked at or analyzed cross tabs…Eric Holcomb4 min readEric Holcomb4 min read
Sep 10, 2020Woodward Book Illustrates America’s Trump HypocrisyHe’s written a ton of books. Robert Redford once played him in a movie. Bob Woodward is famous, don’t you know? But not until this week has Woodward so perfectly illustrated America’s hypocrisy. More specifically, America’s Trump hypocrisy. To tell this tale, let’s start with the headlines following the attention-grabbing…Donald Trump4 min readDonald Trump4 min read
Aug 24, 2020Are Biden’s Political Strengths His Governing Weaknesses?Having sat through four nights of the Democratic National Convention, we heard plenty about Joe Biden’s strengths. He’s up in the polls (but don’t expect a bounce). He’s not Donald J. Trump (haven’t you noticed?). Youngsters on rope lines, his grandkids and U.S. …5 min read5 min read
Aug 9, 2020Biden’s Help Wanted Ad: An Undefined UnknownIt’s here! It’s here! The day Joe Biden announces his pick for vice presidential running mate is here! All that stands between us and the big reveal is today… or tomorrow… or Wednesday… but it’s coming. I can feel it! But who will it be? Who will win the vice…Joe Biden4 min readJoe Biden4 min read
May 6, 2020Could COVID-19 make us trust our institutions again? An Update.One month ago, I asked this question in the Northwest Indiana Times: As this global pandemic spreads across the world and runs its course, could a consistently competent and ethical response bring about a cessation to our lack of institutional trust? …3 min read3 min read
Apr 17, 2020Two Bored Politicos: The Grand Battle Ground Stateby Pete Seat and Mike Sistak Edition V — April 17, 2020 Mike: Pete, my friend! What’s new in quarantined Indianapolis? Pete: Friend?! Since when? Mike: It’s a politician’s greeting. Don’t get too excited. Pete: Ahh. So at this point should I mention that I’m humbled? #PoliticianSpeak Mike: Yes, my…Arizona Senate8 min readArizona Senate8 min read
Apr 14, 2020Two Bored Politicos: Does Biden have a China problem? Trump thinks so.by Pete Seat & Mike Sistak Edition IV — April 13, 2020 Pete: Hey, Mikey! How’s Quarantine Day #XXX? (We’ve all lost count at this point) Mike: I’m not in quarantine! …Donald Trump9 min readDonald Trump9 min read
Apr 8, 2020Two Bored Politicos: It’s the Economy/Public Health, Stupid.by Pete Seat & Mike Sistak Edition III — April 7, 2020 Pete: Yo, Mike! What up? Mike: Well, I can proudly say that I have still not given in to watching Tiger King. Pete: That’s unfortunate! And I only say that because if I suffered… you should suffer too…Coronavirus8 min readCoronavirus8 min read
Apr 4, 2020Two Bored Politicos: Veep Bracketologyby Pete Seat and Mike Sistak Edition II — April 4, 2020 Mike: Hey Pete, what’s been going on since we last talked? Still in isolation? Pete: HELLO?? CAN YOU HEAR ME WORLD??? Mike: Dangit! Turn the volume down. I can hear you just fine. Pete: Sorry, I just get…Democratic Party12 min readDemocratic Party12 min read
Apr 2, 2020Two Bored Politicos: The Dems Delayby Pete Seat & Mike Sistak Edition I — April 2, 2020 Pete: Hey, Mike. Are you bored? Mike: Hey, Pete. Very bored, but I haven’t watched that tiger show yet. Pete: Well, far be it for me to get in the way of you and your destiny. But, how…Democratic Convention8 min readDemocratic Convention8 min read