New poll of Sanders voters justifies centrist course for Clinton

By Robert A. Vella In a new Bloomberg Politics poll conducted on June 14th, only 55% of Bernie Sanders supporters Continue reading →

Rumblings from the Cheap Seats: Where goes the Progressive Left?

By Robert A. Vella I’m not sure if anyone goes to stage shows any more, but once upon a time Continue reading →

Sunday Morning Musings: The heart and consequences of the Clinton vs Sanders divide

By Robert A. Vella The political dynamics inside the Democratic Party have reached a crucial point.  What happens over the Continue reading →

“Caligula’s ass” and an uninspiring Status Quo Candidate: The U.S. 2016 Election shapes-up

By Robert A. Vella With Donald Trump’s sweep of five northeastern states in primary elections held yesterday (Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Continue reading →

The Beat Goes On: Dems help Republicans restore WA Charter Schools, Gov. Inslee chickens-out

By Robert A. Vella There is a growing movement in the 2016 presidential campaign – using the hashtag #BernieOrBust – Continue reading →

The undemocratic Democratic Party: Why I can’t vote in this year’s Presidential Primary

By Robert A. Vella Democracy is the practice of allowing citizens to participate in the political process by voting and Continue reading →

After Super Tuesday primaries, this is how the 2016 Presidential Election is shaping up

By Robert A. Vella Yesterday’s Super Tuesday primaries and caucuses have winnowed the 2016 presidential election down to two opposing Continue reading →

Democrats’ Achilles heel: 2016 Primaries show Low Voter Turnout among the Left

By Robert A. Vella This blog has been but one of many voices repeatedly warning the Democratic Party about low Continue reading →