Len’s Political Note #735 Ghazala Hashmi Virginia Lt. Governor
After a career teaching how to be an effective educator, Ghazala Hashmi became an effective politician.
Len’s Political Note #650 Who should I give money to? Part 4 State Elections
Begin with North Carolina and Montana. See what Democrats can do in the states.
Political Note #627 Rachel Hunt North Carolina Lt. Governor
Rachel Hunt, like many was moved by the 2016 election. She ran -- for the state legislature. From the House to the Senate and now to the Executive.
Political Note #507 Texas elections
Could it happen this time? Can a Democrat win state-wide office in Texas?
Political Note #505 California’s Election
Democrats may dominate in California, but Democratic Congressional candidates in California who get help can change the country.
Political Note #496 Mike Collier Texas Lt. Governor
Mike Collier's election as Lt. Governor would change Texas policies and the tone of its politics.
Political Note #419 Matthew Dowd Texas Lt. Governor
Matthew Dowd was a precursor to the ex-Republican members of the Lincoln Project. He is running for Texas Lt. Governor while they are supporting Democrats around the country.
Political Note #401 Hala Ayala Virginia Lt. Governor
Hala Ayala could be on a trajectory to achieve higher office and great things.
Political Note #66 Justin Fairfax VA Lt. Governor
Justin Fairfax is the Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor in Virginia. A graduate of Duke and Columbia Law School, he served as an assistant US Attorney, then worked for a large law firm. He worked in the Al Gore campaign and in Senator John Edwards office. He co-chaired Senator Mark Warner's re-election campaign. He lost in the primary to the current Attorney General and is the favorite for Lt. Governor.
Political Note #59 Bill Nelson FL US Senate
Bill Nelson went to the University of Florida where he became a member of Blue Key. He left for Yale and the University of Virginia Law School. In 1965 he came back to Florida and joined the US Army Reserve. After his widowed mother died, he went on active duty as a pilot. Notwithstanding his political successes, being elected to Congress and the Senate, there was nothing he loved more than flying. His greatest political commitment was to the US space program.