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Posted on February 20, 2012
Dispatch from CPAC 2012: Conservatives Fired Up
It’s always enlightening, and a bit entertaining, to attend the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held annually in Washington. But it’s especially so in a Presidential election year. A decade ago, CPAC had about 3,000 attendees, some vendors, and … Read More »
Posted on February 14, 2012
Space Race Replaced by Energy Race
When I was growing up, America was in a race with the Soviet Union to be first to put a man on the moon, and we won. Some 30 years later, the current Administration has taken its foot off the … Read More »
Posted on January 30, 2012
Thought Leadership, Mobile Networking, and Comfortable Shoes
Engaging at the 2012 Political Conventions As the 2012 election marches on, the focus will increasingly turn to the Republican and Democratic Political Conventions scheduled for late August/early September. While frequently cast as political “parties,” my experience attending numerous of … Read More »
Posted on January 4, 2012
Results and Consequences
So the results are in and tomorrow we will start to see the consequences. First, the results: • Romney: 30,015 votes – 25 percent • Santorum: 30,007 votes – 25 percent • Paul: 26,219 votes – 22 percent • Gingrich: 16,251 … Read More »
Posted on January 3, 2012
Dispatch from Iowa: Game Day!
For us political junkies it doesn’t get any better than this. It’s game day in Iowa, all candidates still in state pressing the flesh, and the undecided number is unprecedented. It has been said that a week is a lifetime … Read More »
Posted on January 2, 2012
Dispatch from Iowa
As Delta 4670 broke through the clouds on its descent to the Des Moines airport, we were quickly greeted with the 40-50mph wind gusts and turbulance that had been promised by our Captain before takeoff. This adventurous landing was no doubt symbolic … Read More »
Posted on December 14, 2011
Local Governments Pursue Sustainability Course
While much attention is focused on how businesses are getting serious about their sustainability programs, city governments are also rethinking how they deliver services more efficiently; reduce their environmental impact; and, better align their human capital with tomorrow’s job opportunities. … Read More »
Posted on November 28, 2011
Black Friday and Election 2012
Though nearly 11 months out, the Black Friday which precedes the Presidential election is a sign of the strength or weakness of the incumbent. Sales figures are a measure of consumer confidence, closely tracked and reported by financial, consumer and political media. … Read More »