I write this blog in light of the lasting discussion of a possible contested Republican convention in 2016 election. While historically common, a contested convention has not occurred 40 years.
Category: Jonathan Hobratsch
Shakespeare is Shakespeare (revised)
In an effort to do my academic duty to save young minds from going astray, I present to you ten (plus 2 later additions) of the most obvious reasons that William Shakespeare is the author of the works of William Shakespeare.
Top 10 Most Popular 3rd Party Candidates Since 1912
The 1912 election is the high-watermark of 3rd party run. In this election, our traditional parties competed with two strong 3rd parties — the Progressive “Bull Moose” Party and the Socialist Party, both of which make the top 10 list.
7 Vice Presidents: The Great “What-If” Presidencies (revised)
Eight out of forty-seven vice presidents (or 17%) reached immortality as “accidental presidents” either through death or through resignation of the sitting president.
Unelectable Past Presidents (revised)
There has been some appearance-based superficiality to the presidential process since the days before television.
HistoryMonocle 