National Political Trends Do Not Entirely Explain Why North Dakota Democrats Lost
On election night North Dakota's Democrats got slaughtered. They didn't have a statewide candidate - up to and including Hillary...
Month: November 2016
Army Corps Gives #NoDAPL Protesters a Heckler’s Veto
As part of the Obama administration's blockade of the Dakota Access Pipeline, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has asked...
John Andrist: #NoDAPL Protests Not Part of Native American Legacy
The pipeline demonstrations are a reminder to me of how we continue to “use” Native Americans and their culture for...
North Dakota’s Outgoing Insurance Commissioner Says He Would “Absolutely” Accept Trump Appointment
Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm will be out of office soon. He opted not to run for another term, and yesterday...
Shares for Dakota Access Pipeline Company up 15 Percent After Donald Trump Win
Say what you want about Donald Trump, but he is definitely not going to be as hostile to the development...
Why Did Trump Win? Because Democrats Think Everyone Who Disagrees With Them Is an Evil Bigot
My post-election newspaper column today is my attempt to explain why Trump got traction with voters, both here in North...
What Does 2016 Mean for 2018 in North Dakota?
It was a bad night for North Dakota's Democrats last night, as I've written about elsewhere, but what does it...
So Much for Vote Suppression: North Dakota Sets New Voting Record for Third Consecutive Election Cycle
Based on preliminary numbers from the North Dakota Secretary of State's office, North Dakota has set a record for votes...
Democrats Suffer Absolute Bloodbath in North Dakota’s Legislative Races
It was an ugly night for North Dakota Democrats, but that wasn't entirely unexpected in the statewide races. No credible...
North Dakota Says Yes to Medical Marijuana and No to a Tobacco Tax Hike
Marsy's Law (Measure 3) winning on the statewide ballot is downright depressing for those concerned with just outcomes in the...
