The notion of this tiny octogenarian, showing off not just undiminished mental power but also increasing physical strength, was a telling thrill. “The Notorious RBG” foreshadowed an evolving approach to age in politics—a way of not just appreciating the wisdom that comes with experience, but of viewing age itself, and the staying power it conveys,Continue reading “How RBG Made Old Age Look Cool”
Monthly Archives: September 2020
Donald Trump Is a Terrible Retail Politician. Will it matter in November?
A one-on-one connection is an art of the trade that most practiced politicians hone over years of courting voters in living rooms and VFW halls, shaking hands at state fairs and Veterans Day parades. But Trump has very little of this skill, and he has gotten very little practice at it over the course of theContinue reading “Donald Trump Is a Terrible Retail Politician. Will it matter in November?”
