In many ways, this election reminds me of FDR’s 1932 campaign. FDR ran a campaign as a great communicator against the stumpy Herbert Hoover. He campaigned through a tumultuous economic environment, with a failing banking system, high unemployment, and in a relatively hostile global environment. The 1932 election was also transformative. During the 70 years… Continue reading It’s Never Been a Better Time to be a Democrat
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What Barack Obama and Chicken Contact Lenses Have in Common
With the U.S. losing 160,000 jobs in September, suddenly Barack Obama’s tax cuts, and health care and education reform are starting to sound a little more important than religion and guns to the working-class Sometimes it’s hard to convey a message about a product to the working class. That product could be chicken contact lens..or… Continue reading What Barack Obama and Chicken Contact Lenses Have in Common
Former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis Visits HBS
Former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis (HLS ’60) spoke at HBS on December 11 at the invitation of the HBS Democrats Club. Dukakis’ speech focused on the importance of grassroots, precinct-based political campaigning. In fact, he attributed the success of his campaigns to successful recruitment of precinct captains and block captains to coordinate local campaign activities.… Continue reading Former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis Visits HBS
D‚j… Vu?
I am an optimist by nature. Always convinced that tomorrow will be better than today. That is, except for one thing. Observing French politics in recent years, I must admit that I have surprised myself by losing hope. Wherever my eyes would turn, whichever politician I would talk to, I would always have a sense… Continue reading D‚j… Vu?
IRS Declares Federal Tax Holiday
As an example, consider a florist who earns $7.00 per hour, eight hours per day, and is taxed at the 10% rate. By choosing to celebrate the tax holiday, the florist will save $5.60 in 2007 taxes. In a controversial move, IRS Commissioner Mark W. Everson declared April 17 a tax holiday in celebration of… Continue reading IRS Declares Federal Tax Holiday
Raising Expectations
This week’s national media news cycle looks to be dominated by discussion of the midterm election cycle here in the United States of America. There will be a lot of talk, some analysis, and few clear answers on what happens next. We know that any given election night holds the possibility of something extraordinary happening… Continue reading Raising Expectations
Alejandro Toledo: The Legacy of the Peruvian President
Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo addressed a packed audience at the John F. Kennedy, Jr. Forum Wednesday in a speech titled, “Economic Growth and Democracies in Latin America: The Case of Peru.” The speech largely defended his record as president of Peru over the last five years as he prepares to step down July 28. Constitutionally… Continue reading Alejandro Toledo: The Legacy of the Peruvian President
