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This is the introductory course in American Government, with the main focus on the national level but some attention to state and local levels as well. This OpenLab site contains course materials as well as links to news sites and a discussion board to exchange ideas. Please keep disagreements friendly, and please keep in mind that our main purpose is more to analyze than to react and fume.
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Recent Posts
Trump, the Confirmation Process, and the Republican Senators
UPDATE: After I wrote this, it was announced that Matt Gaetz had withdrawn from consideration […] See MoreTrump, the Confirmation Process, and the Republican Senators
Trump's MSG Rally and an Echo from 1884 (and some general comments)
In 1884, Republican James G. Blaine of Maine was running for president against Democrat Grover […] See MoreTrump's MSG Rally and an Echo from 1884 (and some general comments)
I'd like to provide here a synopsis of what I've been saying in class about the upcoming […] See MoreThe Outlook for the Elections
Recent Comments
Comment on "Congress: Another Opening, Another Show…"
I think that the decisions Biden is making is leaning towards the minority simply because of […] See MoreComment on "Congress: Another Opening, Another Show…"
Comment on "“And Now It’s Game On”: The Reaction of Trump’s Base to the Mar-a-Lago Raid”"
In my personal opinion, I believe Trump was completely wrong for holding on to documents from […] See MoreComment on "“And Now It’s Game On”: The Reaction of Trump’s Base to the Mar-a-Lago Raid”"
Comment on "“And Now It’s Game On”: The Reaction of Trump’s Base to the Mar-a-Lago Raid”"
I believe that Trump shouldn't have kept the documents from his 4 years of presidency and even […] See MoreComment on "“And Now It’s Game On”: The Reaction of Trump’s Base to the Mar-a-Lago Raid”"
Recent Discussions
The Harris-Trump debate was really intriguing. I like the fact that Vice President Harris was using real life examples to emphasize her points which made a really good argument and will definitely affect the November election outcome. Her […] See MoreThe Harris-Trump Debate
Does Biden still stand a chance of beating Trump?
Biden's performance in the Thursday night debate, June 27, was sad. From the moment he started speaking, he looked and sounded geriatric. Many times in the course of the evening, when he wasn't speaking, he looked disoriented. Es […] See MoreDoes Biden still stand a chance of beating Trump?
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