Pundit Intended
The Fear of Scary Brown People
The Republican Party is facing a second wave election in a row. After 2006 where control of the US Senate and House of Representatives switched to Democratic control, the Republicans have attempted to fumble around for an issue to fight back against Democrats with and immigration appears to be the winner.
Not that there was much of a choice since Democrats are tied with Republicans or well ahead on nearly every other issue from defense to education to the economy.
How Slay can salvage the racial mess he’s made
Mayor Francis Slay is facing an effort to recall him from a coalition of groups who are opposed to him for a variety of reasons. His position in favor of a takeover of the St. Louis Public Schools and his opposition to proposals for a civilian review board was, among other things, the glue that galvanized his opposition. The most significant action to anger those seeking to recall him centered on the demotion and subsequent resignation of St. Louis Fire Department Chief Sherman George.
