patching...
Welcome back, Patch Blogger!

Alex Gordon

Student at Highland Park High School
See More

Blog Posts

The Role of Flexibility in Future Politics

An analysis of the Republican Party's need to increase its positional flexibility to save itself and the nation.

Where Obama's Lead Came From

Looking at the factors creating President Obama's lead in the polls - specifically the ones outside of his control.

An Election of Ideologies

Examining the factors causing this election to become one of contesting ideologies, not gaffes or spending.

Romney and Bad Polls vs. Good Messaging

An examination of the Republican response to recent polling issues for the Romney campaign, and how Romney can recover.

The Teacher's Union Strike Should Be In Every Romney Speech

The teacher's strike is an opportunity for the Romney campaign - I analyze why it should be in every speech he makes from now until it ends, and the possible reasons why it's not.

How the RNC will stack up to the DNC

A look at the factors that undermined the recent Republican National Convention, and why many of these factors didn't apply in 2008 and won't apply to the DNC.

Looking Toward The House of Representatives in November

I examine the factors aiding and threatening the chance for any electoral shift away from the strong Republican house majority.

On The Paul Ryan Announcement

After a few days of having Paul Ryan on the trail, I look at how he'll fare as a VP candidate.

The New Senate in 2013

An examination of the political shifts likely to occur in the 2012 Senate elections in November.

The Electoral College in November

I examine the states that will be most focal to our 2012 Presidential election.