There's no question that many factors contribute to voters' perceptions about debates and who wins and who loses. Mark McKinnon contributedebatefactor Change image and share on social
Convention speeches are powerful tools to bend the curve of public opinion. George H. W. Bush's 1988 convention speech is a great example. His son's speech was also quite powerful. Mark McKinnon bendbushconvention Change image and share on social
The Hippocratic Oath says do no harm. It's the Hypocritical Oath that says do no harm to one's political future. Mark McKinnon futureharmhippocratic Change image and share on social
Hypocrisy is the scarlet letter in politics. Mark McKinnon hypocrisyletterpolitic Change image and share on social
As a husband and as a father of girls, I cannot imagine any woman in my family making the sacrifice of sanity required to run for office. The limited reward for public service cannot blunt the cost. Mark McKinnon bluntcostfamily Change image and share on social
George W. Bush was president through some of the darkest days of our history and yet his optimism never waned. He is optimistic by nature, but he also understood the importance of always communicating a sense that things will get better. Mark McKinnon bushcommunicatedark share on social
Mention the name George W. Bush in mixed company, and you're likely to spark a lot of debate and emotion - hot and cold, good and bad. Not a lot of neutral reaction. He was elected in the most controversial contest in American electoral history and governed during one of the most tumultuous decades. Mark McKinnon americanbadbush share on social
Having been heavily involved in the planning of a couple of G.O.P. conventions, my view is, we should just scrap 'em. Cancel 'em. Just figure out an appropriate forum for the nominee to give an acceptance speech and be done with it. Mark McKinnon acceptancecancelconvention share on social
Wages, investments, and home values are the three legs of the economic stool for most Americans. Mark McKinnon americaneconomichome Change image and share on social
Conservative women in politics run a punishing gauntlet. They endure psychological evaluations and near-gynecological exams their male and liberal counterparts do not. Mark McKinnon conservativecounterpartendure Change image and share on social