Author: Ben
I Was Right
Your Guide to the 2024 Election Fallout Well, while I should’ve trusted my gut with my election prediction, I hit a damn bullseye with my post-election piece (linked here). I predicted that the mainstream media, democratic establishment, and the pundits would blame leftists/progressives, third-party voters, resort to racist tropes, and advocate for the Democratic party… Read more
The Day After: Making Sense of Yesterday’s Election Results
Well, today is the day after. I thought it would at least be close, but it was essentially a blowout. If you’re one of the many GW students who feel like a rudderless ship this morning, allow me to provide you a small amount of comfort or maybe even clarity. If you just can’t be… Read more
Election Day 2024: Your Guide
Well, today is the day. Does your stomach hurt? Because mine sure as hell does. The 2024 election has been historic, chaotic, and unprecedented. This article should be a guide to help you navigate election day, and know what to expect in the days to come. As further reading, I suggest you read my article… Read more
Mapping The Monster: The Inner Workings of The System Trump Built
Introduction In this article, I will present what I call the “Frosty” model. It is a way of mapping out and examining the structure of Trump’s system that has dominated Republican politics for about the last ten years. This model examines the relationship between Trump, his base, the media, money interests, and the politicians who… Read more
A Tale of Two Debates
On the night of October first, VP candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz faced off on CBS. The Debate had a significantly different tone than the earlier debate between VP Harris and former president Trump and by my calculations, was a win for Vance. Though there were a few contentious moments, overall both VP candidates… Read more