
Political parties are in the business of winning elections. The Republican Party lost a Presidential in 2012 and an important, contested Governor’s race in Virginia this year. Part of the narrative behind those losses is the disconnect between Republicans and
by Thomas Del Beccaro5 Dec 2013, 8:31 AM PST0

The working assumption, in the modern media, is that Obama simply cannot lose his reelection bid. Obviously, they want “The One” to be around for two. While their ever-present and sometimes intense rooting for him will certainly help Obama, there
by Thomas Del Beccaro17 Apr 2012, 10:40 AM PST0
Here we go again. Asking the question: Should we raise tax rates or lower rates to close the deficit? The President and many a Democrat think raising tax rates is the way to go. They stand behind their belief that
by Thomas Del Beccaro18 Feb 2012, 11:26 AM PST0
We live in The Divided Era of American politics – an Era defined by a roughly equal number of Democrats and Republicans, high partisanship and close Presidential elections. Independent voters often hold sway and candidates court the middle in order to win.
by Thomas Del Beccaro13 Feb 2012, 7:17 AM PST0
It’s simply hard to imagine this passes for a Presidency. At what point does he become simply too much for the senses? Sure we have had some interesting and bad Presidents before – recently in fact. Nixon changed our view
by Thomas Del Beccaro29 Nov 2011, 8:13 AM PST0
While Obama tours the country promoting his personal donation plan, the Republican Presidential hopefuls are in a pitched battle for the nomination and arguing which tax simplification plan is best. Threatened with the possibility of rate cuts, the Media and
by Thomas Del Beccaro31 Oct 2011, 7:01 AM PST0
In 2008, candidate Obama famously dodged a serious question by telling America that the question was simply “above [his] pay grade.” Three years into his Presidency, voters around the country are clearly voicing their opinion that being held accountable for
by Thomas Del Beccaro15 Sep 2011, 6:13 AM PST0
American political fortunes have long been tied directly to the economy… so you would think that politicians would do a better job understanding how to improve the economy. We know consumer demand is down – because consumers don’t have the
by Thomas Del Beccaro30 Aug 2011, 12:27 PM PST0
Signs of debt crisis strain are everywhere these days. Despite over $14 trillion in US debt, the Left is calling Republicans extreme for wanting major cuts. On the other hand, Obama has no written plan but is acting like a
by Thomas Del Beccaro25 Jul 2011, 10:01 AM PST0
If you look at statements made by Ben Bernanke over the last several years on the US economic outlook, they are not a model of consistency, let alone confidence building. Indeed, they reflect an economy that appears to be stopping
by Thomas Del Beccaro14 Jul 2011, 11:01 AM PST0
As the newly elected Republican Party Chairman of California, agreeing with Nancy Pelosi on anything is hardly something I could have imagined. Recently though, she suggested “that elections shouldn’t matter as much as they do.” I agree with that statement
by Thomas Del Beccaro5 May 2011, 7:13 AM PST0
Politicians, being what they are, tend to have an inflated view of what they can do. Some claim to create jobs while others claim to raise taxes. In truth, they are limited to passing political laws. Once enacted, those laws
by Thomas Del Beccaro13 Apr 2011, 9:53 AM PST0
Since the beginning of government, the ambition of those who spend money has rarely been matched by the ability of citizens to pay for government. Modern day America, California or Greece are not exceptions to the rule, just examples of
by Thomas Del Beccaro14 Mar 2011, 5:03 AM PST0
All across the land, it would seem that there is but one story to be written regardless of the locale – and budget cuts are that story. For years, rational legislators and commentators have warned American voters, and those legislators
by Thomas Del Beccaro6 Mar 2011, 2:28 PM PST0
What is going to happen next in Egypt? According to Mubarak, “the result will be extremism and radical Islam.” Others aren’t so sure. What is certain is that the risk factor in the Middle East has risen again. That means
by Thomas Del Beccaro13 Feb 2011, 8:55 AM PST0
Once again, the World is witness to the revolutionary aspirations of a people long suppressed. Today it is Egypt. Yesterday it was Tunisia and decades before that Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and Iran. The Russians endured their own revolution in the
by Thomas Del Beccaro6 Feb 2011, 6:31 AM PST0
The Media is aflutter these days about the imminent return of the economy. Of course, it marks a stark contrast to the manner in which they covered the Bush economy. In the months leading up to the 2008 election, the
by Thomas Del Beccaro7 Jan 2011, 4:47 AM PST0
During the 2008 campaign, Obama claimed that the rich didn’t “need” the Bush tax cuts. Despite an economy that hasn’t responded to his record deficit spending – otherwise known as the “stimulus” – Obama and his talking heads still oppose
by Thomas Del Beccaro21 Oct 2010, 4:50 AM PST0
In politics, there is an old adage that if they are not shooting at you, you are irrelevant. If so, you may well be able to judge the relevancy of someone by the amount of fire they are drawing. A
by Thomas Del Beccaro4 Oct 2010, 2:41 PM PST0
If something stays the same, has it been cut? The answer is a resounding YES in the Alice-in-Wonderland world of Demo-nomics. Of course, I am speaking of the Democrats’ claims that Republicans are holding middle class tax cuts hostage when
by Thomas Del Beccaro16 Sep 2010, 5:51 AM PST0
The New York Times’ headline said it all: “Democrats plan political triage to retain House – Fear Republican Wave.” Indeed, there will be a wave of losses for the Democrats stretching from coast-to coast this Fall. No clearer indication of
by Thomas Del Beccaro9 Sep 2010, 9:43 AM PST0
What a difference a year makes in the character of Democrats. In 2009, the Democrats in Congress were believing press accounts about the demise of the Republicans Party and the conservative movement. Amidst those false tailwinds, the Congressional Democrats took
by Thomas Del Beccaro1 Sep 2010, 4:57 AM PST0
Recently, I wrote an article stating that our national political discussion has moved beyond philosophy. Many voters think that government has lost any semblance of common sense when it comes to spending. Economically, the discussion lacks common sense as well
by Thomas Del Beccaro27 Aug 2010, 7:16 AM PST0
Pollsters and pundits alike most often concentrate on the marquee political races. The Florida Senate race garners national attention because of its intrigue and its national implications. In California, there is a battle for Governor that will decide the direction
by Thomas Del Beccaro16 Aug 2010, 10:31 AM PST0
American political history includes periods so distinctive that they came to be known as Eras. They include The Jacksonian Era (1820s), The Gilded Age (1830s to 1890s) and The Progressive Era (1890s-1920s). There was also the Era of Good Feelings
by Thomas Del Beccaro5 Aug 2010, 6:21 AM PST0