If Democrats were smart (especially on social media) we’d be wise to start talking about a Hillary/Bernie ticket or vice versa – and stop cutting down both of them in 140 characters or less. *Setting the stage* History tells us that in this day and time, it’s hard for one person – who is essentially…

So, the House passed the 2016 Omnibus Spending Bill in the middle of the night (316-113) this past Friday.  While everyone else is talking about the $1.1 trillion package and changes to Obamacare – maybe we need to look at the Cybersecurity Bill that was added without debate. *The Government’s spill* Our trusted and freedom loving…

When Marshall Adame and Willie Fleming formed the minority coalition neither of these veteran Democratic party leaders expected it to take off as fast as it has. Adame says, “it points to the fact that there is a void in the party – a void that minority caucuses across North Carolina can fill.” For several…

  When Marshall Adame (a former Marine and retired Diplomat who worked with the State Department in Iraq) was elected Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Hispanic Caucus – nobody thought much about it. Let’s face it, the Hispanic caucus had been dormant for a long time and they hadn’t made noise.  Democratic insiders figured…

Picture this: an overweight woman standing in line in front of you at the grocery store checkout. When she gets to the cashier, she pulls out an EBT card from her $750 dollar Coach bag. Burns you up doesn’t it? Or how about a guy wearing a Ralph Lauren purple label shirt that is usually…

Yesterday, as Vice President Joe Biden made his announcement in the Rose Garden, I watched Facebook weigh in and it was scary. I’ve often said “Facebook doesn’t vote” so I’m not putting too much stock in what I read. But, I find a few things disturbing. There are a lot of groups on Facebook supporting…

A few weeks ago, Marshall Adame won Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party Hispanic Caucus. By many accounts that caucus had been stagnant for the past two years as interest waned and participation slowed. Marshall wants to change that, and he has an ambitious plan. Marshall’s plan is for the Hispanic caucus to catch…

I have no way of knowing if the Vice President is getting into the 2016 presidential race. But, as I listen to the banter in Democratic circles, there definitely is something missing.  Maybe, just maybe, Biden can add a necessary ingredient to this cycle. It’s too late for him to get in and effectively run…

I’ve had many email over the past few weeks wishing me a speedy recovery from my heart attack. Thanks to all who have sent well wishes. I’ll be back soon – I’m not dead . . . yet!  🙂