Herb Asher

We wonder why we're electing Democrats and Republicans who seem to be more extreme than the average Democrat or Republican, read more

We wonder why we're electing Democrats and Republicans who seem to be more extreme than the average Democrat or Republican, and when they get to the statehouse, they don't seem to talk to one another.

The state, for a long period of time, has been undergoing a wrenching economic transformation. The reality is much grimmer read more

The state, for a long period of time, has been undergoing a wrenching economic transformation. The reality is much grimmer than in other states.

Online campaigning is becoming more commonplace.

Online campaigning is becoming more commonplace.

I think the Democrats have done a better job on voter registration efforts. Whether you can get those voters out read more

I think the Democrats have done a better job on voter registration efforts. Whether you can get those voters out on Election Day remains to be seen.

Clearly, issues of ethics and corruption will be playing a significant role in our discussions of politics in the ensuing read more

Clearly, issues of ethics and corruption will be playing a significant role in our discussions of politics in the ensuing months. The longer this goes on, the more pressure on candidates from both parties to discuss how they will clean up the system.