Nov 15, 2010 Posted by Bob Keefe

November 15, 2010

From the desk of Bob Keefe Washington, D.C. November 15, 2010   Political Update   Welcome, Mr. President, to a new world.  On a single day two weeks ago, there was a shift in the tectonic plates that hold your space on this planet and define your labor.   What happened can be explained, but not politely.  I am reminded of a story our campaign advertising guru used to explain to... read more

Nov 1, 2010 Posted by Bob Keefe

November 1, 2010

From the desk of Bob Keefe Washington, D.C. November 1, 2010   Political Update   Well, it is over.  The long run-up to the midterm election is over.  Tomorrow is Election Day and I believe everybody in thecountry is delighted that the campaign is over.  A record amountof money has meant a record amount of television spots – almost entirely negative in... read more

Oct 16, 2010 Posted by Bob Keefe

October 16, 2010

From the desk of Bob Keefe Washington, D.C. October 16, 2010   Political Update   I have seen a lot of campaigns.  They are all like wars… some small, some large… but combat, nonetheless.  This year’s campaigns are distinctive.  The stakes are very high – a president elected by wide margins is now on the ropes in his efforts to save his party’s majorities... read more

Sep 30, 2010 Posted by Bob Keefe

September 30, 2010

From the desk of Bob Keefe Washington, D.C. September 30, 2010   Political Update   If you haven’t noticed, there is an election scheduled for November 2, just thirty-two days from now.  I have seen it coming, but I have not really focused on it yet.  What I have seen is a great deal of fluidity in the projections.  This is not uncommon in an off year election.  The voters... read more

Sep 15, 2010 Posted by Bob Keefe

September 15, 2010

From the desk of Bob Keefe Washington, D.C. September 15, 2010   Political Update   We have completed the preliminaries…. Thenominating primaries and conventions are over.  Theballots are now filled and ready for the General Election, November 2, just 48 days from today.  So far, this election year has been rowdy, noisy and unpredictable.  We thought incumbency was a curse, but... read more