Why Trump is Resonating

Many people have already asked me who is my first choice for United States president in 2016.

At this point I don’t have a first choice because I like different aspects of many candidates. However, it’s true that I have somewhat of a “top five” I think would make the best and most elect able nominees.

I put Donald Trump in that group. With all his short-comings, many of you might ask why?

Here’s the simple answer. Read More

Grading the Great Debate

The first Republican debate of the 2016 election, hosted by Fox News/Facebook in Cleveland, Ohio, drew 24 million viewers–shattering the normal 3-4 million viewers that watch FNC.

It was the biggest debate audience in history.

Thus it earns the title of the “Great Debate.” My wife and I actually settled in for both debates–first with the seven lower-polling candidates at 2 pm and then with the top ten at 6. Read More