If you're running for office, it's tough to be an incumbent. It's tough to run out of Washington. It's better to be an outsider. And Establishment support doesn't help; it more likely hurts. Mark McKinnon establishmenthurtincumbent Change image and share on social
Social Security and Medicare are necessary safety nets, but they are nearing insolvency as fewer pay in, more take out, and more take out more. Mark McKinnon fewinsolvencymedicare Change image and share on social
Normally, when politicians talk about 'cutting the budget,' they really mean reducing the amount of increase. Actual spending goes up while the politicians claim to have 'cut the budget.' Mark McKinnon actualamountbudget Change image and share on social
There are three opportunities that you have during a general election campaign where you can substantially move the needle of public opinion. One, is your convention speech; two, are the base; three, is the selection of your vice president. Mark McKinnon basecampaignconvention share on social
I think the press has an interest in communicating to its viewers or readers, and their viewers or readers drive profit for those news organizations, so I think those news organizations have a certain bias toward their own readers. Yeah, I think they are a special interest. Of course they are. Mark McKinnon biascommunicatedrive share on social
Public employees contribute real value for the benefit of all citizens. Public-union bosses collect real money from all taxpayers for the benefit of a few. Mark McKinnon benefitbosscitizen Change image and share on social
Democrats love to criticize Republicans on guns, but they are generally mute when it comes to taking on Hollywood or the gaming industry. Mark McKinnon criticizedemocratgaming Change image and share on social
I think Barack Obama is one of the most exciting politicians to come along in a long time. Mark McKinnon barackexcitlong Change image and share on social
I don't think that the press in 2004 was any more unfair to Bush than they were to Kerry. Mark McKinnon bushkerrypress Change image and share on social
The job of elected leaders is to deliver results that represent the interests of the citizens who placed them in a position of authority with their voice, their vote. But these days, money talks louder. Mark McKinnon authoritycitizenday share on social