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“Does Anyone Care About Politics Right Now?”—Sunday Political Brunch March 22, 2020

Mark Curtis, GoLocalPDX Contributor

Remember the age-old philosophical question: “If a tree falls in the words, and nobody is there to hear it, does it still make a sound?” I must ask the same question with the coronavirus outbreak this week. Yes, we had some bigtime politics going on this week, but was anyone listening, and did anyone care? Let’s “brunch” on that this week:

 
 

“A ‘Super Tuesday’ Finally Fulfills its Hype” – The Sunday Political Brunch - March 8, 2020

Joe Biden

Mark Curtis,GoLocalPDX Contributor

I’ve been covering elections since 1978 and every time we hit a presidential cycle, we get beat over the head with how BIG Super...

NEW: Klobuchar Drops Out of 2020 Presidential Race, Plans to Endorse Biden

Sen. Amy Klobuchar ends her campaign for president. PHOTO: Official U.S. Senate Portrait

GoLocalPDX Political Team

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) is dropping out of the 2020 Presidential Race, according to multiple press reports. According to the New York Times,...

“The South Carolina Free-for-All” – Sunday Political Brunch – March 1, 2020

Elizabeth Warren

Mark Curtis, GoLocalPDX Contributor

For the second straight week, the long-knives were out in the Democratic presidential debate. First, it was Nevada, and now it’s South Carolina....

“Rolling the Political Dice in Campaign 2020” – The Sunday Political Brunch February 23, 2020

Bernie Sanders PHOTO: Phil Roeder/Flickr

Mark Curtis, GoLocalPDX Contributor

It’s only fitting on the week where we have the Nevada Caucuses, that we bring in a gambling theme! Look, for some of...

“Keep an Eye on a ‘Darkhorse’ Named Klobuchar” - Sunday Political Brunch February 16, 2020

Amy Klobuchar PHOTO: U.S. Senate

Mark Curtis, GoLocalPDX Contributor

So much of the attention in the past two weeks focused on the voting fiasco in Iowa, and the inability to declare a clear-cut winner...

“A Political ‘Triple Play’ Like No Other” - Sunday Political Brunch February 9, 2020

Nancy Pelosi

Mark Curtis, GoLocalPDX Contributor

Has this nation ever had a political week like this? In the course of three days we’ve had a State of the Union...

“The Difficult Crossroads of Political and News Events” – Sunday Political Brunch - February 2, 2020

President Donald Trump

Mark Curtis, GoLocalPDX Contributor

The news business is a fickle mistress. What reporters love at a given moment can be gone in a split second. We’re an...

“The Political Hodge-Podge of 2020 So Far” – Sunday Political Brunch – January 26, 2020

Joe Biden

Mark Curtis, GoLocalPDX Contributor

The year is barely underway, but the political drama is fierce already. Let’s face it, there is a lot at stake right out...

“The Political Perfect Storm”—Sunday Political Brunch—January 19, 2020

Nancy Pelosi PHOTO: Official photo

Mark Curtis, GoLocal Contributor

I loved the movie, “The Perfect Storm!” It’s the confluence of Murphy’s Law in which if things can go...

NEW: Cory Booker Drops Out of 2020 Presidential Race

Cory Booker PHOTO: Booker Campaign photo

GoLocalPDX Political Team

Democratic New Jersey Senator Cory Booker announced that he is dropping out of the 2020 presidential race. Booker made the announcement on Twitter early Monday...

“The Constitutional Questions of Combat” – The Sunday Political Brunch—January 12, 2020

President Donald Trump

Mark Curtis, GoLocalPDX Contributor

There has been a lot of clamor and controversy this week about President Trump over a U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian military leader...

Money Makes the Political World Go ‘Round – “Sunday Political Brunch” - January 5, 2020

President Donald Trump

Mark Curtis, GoLocalPDX Contributor

There’s an old saying, “Money is the Mother’s Milk of Politics!” It’s a recognition that fundraising is...

“Lucky Number 7 Presidential Debate is Next!” – Sunday Political Brunch December 29, 2019

Bernie Sanders

Mark Curtis, GoLocal Contributor

It’s crunch time for the Democratic presidential candidates. While they have been doing one debate per month, that is about to accelerate. In...

“Damn the Torpedoes, Full Speed Ahead” on Impeachment, Election – Sunday Political Brunch Dec. 22

Nancy Pelosi PHOTO: Official photo

Mark Curtis, GoLocalPDX Contributor

To no one’s surprise, the House of Representatives has impeached President Trump on two articles. The Constitutional process now moves on to the...

The Political Strategies of Impeachment – “Sunday Political Brunch” - December 15, 2019

President Donald Trump

Mark Curtis, GoLocalPDX Contributor

The nation is sharply divided on whether President Trump should be impeached, or not. Whatever side you take is your prerogative and I’m...

House Judiciary Committee Approves Articles of Impeachment Against Trump

The House Judiciary Committee approves charges against President Donald Trump. PHOTO: Screenshot of video

GoLocalPDX Political Team

After three days of hearings, the House Judiciary Committee voted on Friday to approve charges that President Donald Trump abused his power and obstructed a...

Boris Johnson Set to Win UK Election, Remain Prime Minister

Boris Johnson PHOTO:Official portrait

GoLocalPDX Political Team

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to stay in power according to exit polls showed that his Conservative party is winning a majority of...

House Democrats Unveil 2 Articles of Impeachment Against Trump

Nancy Pelosi announces two articles of impeachment. PHOTO: Screenshot of video

GoLocalPDX Political Team

House Democrats issued two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Tuesday. The two articles are abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

Dining on Political Leftovers – “The Sunday Political Brunch” December 8, 2019

Elizabeth Warren

Mark Curtis, GoLocalPDX Contributor

It’s the holiday season and we get to dine on lots of leftovers. Well, it’s the political season, too, and there...

Kamala Harris Drops Out of 2020 Presidential Race

Kamala Harris drops out of Presidential race. PHOTO: Kamala Harris Campaign

GoLocalPDX Political Team

California Senator Kamala Harris has dropped out of the 2020 presidential race, she announced on Tuesday. “I’ve taken stock and looked at...

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