Category Archives: 2016 election

“smart” IBM

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Jane Sanders’ first husband was transferred to Essex Junction Vermont by IBM (I’ve been moved). IBM had a research lab and electronics fabrication plant there – it is the largest private employer in Vermont. A year ago, IBM unloaded the … Continue reading →

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Berning down the Democratic Convention

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Fred Stiening

A little trouble in Nevada over the weekend https://youtu.be/SMqhEVIBKRM Psst… Operation Chaos

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Glenn Beck to meet Facebook’s Zuckerburg to plan how to “get Trump”

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Fred Stiening

NY Times Glenn is going to enforce the 11th Commandment

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Donald Trump: We are the ones we have been waiting for

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Fred Stiening

http://wapo.st/1WtRdVG John Miller is not available to comment. Gawker story

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Why Democrats should Indict Hillary

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Fred Stiening

The focus is now turning to the electoral “college” vote – to win in November, a candidate needs 270 of the 538 electoral votes. Refining my estimates, I’ve applied the latest nationwide polls where there is not a state one … Continue reading →

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The US dollar will be great again!

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Dollar Rally Has Legs as Fed Divergence Trade Comes Back to Life The Dollar has been on a two week rally as people (or computers!) have decided the Dollar is a better place to park your wealth than other “safe … Continue reading →

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Trumping West Virginia

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Fred Stiening

West Virginia has a very convoluted voting process. Let’s pretend you live in Logan County WV Here is your sample ballot The three RNC members are bound for the statewide winner (Trump) Each of the 3 congressional districts get 3 … Continue reading →

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Carrier and “American jobs”

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Fred Stiening

At each campaign stop, Donald Trump hammers Carrier for closing its manufacturing facility and threatens to impose an import duty on air conditioners built in Mexico. While it has some populist appeal, who is Carrier, and why are they moving … Continue reading →

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Trump to Paul Ryan – “you’re fired!”

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Fred Stiening

We are approaching showdown time. Trump is going to meet with Ryan, current speaker of the House. If this were China or North Korea, the leader would demand public statements of loyalty from the senior party officials and senior military … Continue reading →

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Newt Gingrich for VP?

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Fred Stiening

One of John Batchelor’s guests made the case that Newt would be a good choice for VP. Newt was the House Speaker following the 1994 rout of the Democrats from the House, focused on his Contract with America. Unlike Trump, … Continue reading →

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