How will we remember you, Mr. Walden?

See Disclaimer. Dear Congressman Walden: Congratulations on your announced retirement. Paradoxically, while you have already represented the District for nearly two … More

Now that you mention it, Senator Lankford (R-OK)

See Disclaimer. I am an independent voter, from Oregon. Senator Lankford (R-OK) periodically sends me eNewsletters. That is mildly puzzling, but … More

What would John McCain think, Senator Graham?

See Disclaimer. Dear Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC): I am an independent voter, from the state of Oregon. I would like to … More

Please remember your Oath of Office, Congressman Walden

See Disclaimer. Dear Congressman Walden. Most recently on January 2017, you swore to “support and defend the Constitution of the United … More

Moderate and transformative? Yes, a candidate can be both

See Disclaimer. The Washington Post Op-Ed “Fantasy politics for Democratic moderates” (Helaine Olen, Opinion writer, Oct. 22, 2019) revolves around a basic … More

Tweets, Constitution, and other impeachment tales

See Disclaimer. The US president tweeted this morning: “So some day, if a Democrat becomes President and the Republicans win the … More

An accidental reflection on freedom of expression

See Disclaimer. I recently asked readers of this blog what they considered the three-to-five most important issues of our times. Twenty … More

Words matter, and so do votes

The US president recently tweeted: “As I have stated strongly before, and just to reiterate, if Turkey does anything that … More

Country over politics: A utopian take on impeachment

See Disclaimer. Wisely, the US Constitution makes it hard to remove a president through impeachment: The House must conduct an inquiry, … More

Respectfully seeking answers, Mr. Walden

See Disclaimer. Dear Mr. Walden: I write to inquire whether you have read and plan to answer my letters of 08/24/2019 … More