Robert Alexander
@bgsuprof
Founding Director, Democracy and Public Policy Network at BGSU. Author of Representation and the Electoral College, Oxford University Press.
Had the honor of speaking to over 200 High School leaders for the annual HOBY West leadership conference. Great discussion on the need for civil discourse and the means to achieve it interpersonally and in local communities.
Sending out the 7th iteration of my survey of presidential electors and there are a couple of familiar names in the class of 2024.
Will never look at this the same way after watching DTF St. Louis. 😂
Americans are not big fans of Trump tariffs. 58% oppose Most believe while the wealthy and large corporations will benefit, most also believe they will NOT benefit personally nor will the working and class. Not a strong populist issue.
I was absolutely flabbergasted 3 decades later when that same Jesse Jackson shared an article I wrote on his social media page. Never in a million years did this first gen kid think someone like him would read anything I’d ever write, let alone share it with others—a true honor I will never forget.
If you are a Republican leader and can’t condemn this, then there really is no bottom. This should be easy.
In 2018, 3 out of 4 (!) voters chose to pass an amendment in Ohio to “end the partisan process for drawing congressional districts” and ensure a “transparent process” and yet here we are.
Went for an evening walk and stopped for a moment to take in the MLK statue on ONU’s campus. Needed message in these times.
It’s May and I will not turn my AC on. It’s May and I will not turn my AC on. It’s May and I will not turn my AC on. It’s May and I will not turn my AC on. It’s May and I will not turn my AC on. It’s May and I will not turn my AC on. It’s May and I will not turn my AC on.
It’s May and I will not turn my heat on. It’s May and I will not turn my heat on. It’s May and I will not turn my heat on. It’s May and I will not turn my heat on. It’s May and I will not turn my heat on. It’s May and I will not turn my heat on. It’s May and I will not turn my heat on.
In spite of what some might want you to believe, college professors are not the enemy.
Just saw the movie “God Bless America” (very disturbing) & this final monologue is really something for a film that came out in 2011.
Had a chance to walk on the Shellake and came across some interesting prints along the way.
The darkening of Tik Tok immediate brings me to the ending of The Cable Guy. Is it mindless fun? Yes! Might we be okay if we spent less time entertaining ourselves with it and other social media platforms? Yes! Side note: TIL former Notre Coach Lou Holtz’s son, Lou Holtz Jr., wrote the screenplay.
I believe I see three different types of tracks on the ice. One has to be a bunny. Not sure on the other two (one may be a cat)?
A lot of potential players among those who want to succeed Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. “Candidates are jumping into Ohio’s 2026 gubernatorial race” www.13abc.com/2025/01/09/c...