Author: Alton Drew

I graduated from The Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in economics and political science (1984); a Master of Public Administration (1993); and a Juris Doctor (1999). I am a member of the Maryland Bar and practice political law. You can email me at altondrew@gmail.com.
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Kamala Harris v Donald Trump: At 11:25 am, what are the betting markets saying?

The buy price for a Donald Trump victory this November is $.58, according to political market site, PredictIt. Kamala Harris has a lesser chance of winning, with her buy price at $.44. That price has increased $.02 since around 9:18 am. The price likely jumped as Ms. Harris continued to pick up more endorsements. Another … Continue reading Kamala Harris v Donald Trump: At 11:25 am, what are the betting markets saying?

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Reassessing the strength of Black support for Kamala Harris.

Bloomberg yesterday reported that 44 million black women raised $1.5 million for Vice-President Kamala Harris within a three-hour period. Among the supporters were Bernice King, daughter of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr; U.S. Representative Maxine Waters, Democrat of California; U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty, Democrat of Ohio; and U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett, Democrat of … Continue reading Reassessing the strength of Black support for Kamala Harris.

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Kamala Harris strengthens her street cred with labor. Gets support of the AFL-CIO.

Donald Trump’s criticism of labor unions last week at the Republican national convention apparently gave unions further license to support the Democrats. That support, due to a decision by President Joe Biden to not pursue his party’s nomination for a second term, has passed directly to Kamala Harris. Today, the AFL-CIO unanimously endorsed Ms. Harris … Continue reading Kamala Harris strengthens her street cred with labor. Gets support of the AFL-CIO.

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Kamala Harris isn’t ready to share her independent ideas … yet

I visited kamalaharris.com today to find out more specifics as to Vice-President Harris’ position on banking or any other issues she deemed important to her campaign. To say her website is lacking would be an understatement. If you are ready to make donations, her site, as situated, is for you. Also, if you are willing … Continue reading Kamala Harris isn’t ready to share her independent ideas … yet

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Could Harris be moved to a position to spin a positive narrative on banking?

In the 24 hours since President Joe Biden announced that he would not seek the Democratic Party nomination for president, the press has been analyzing and forecasting the positions Ms. Harris may take on a number of social and fiscal policy issues. Because my focus is on the banking system, I tried to nail down … Continue reading Could Harris be moved to a position to spin a positive narrative on banking?

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The Wes Moore gambit. The downside of Joe Biden not resigning full stop.

Around 1:46 pm today, President Joe Biden, via a letter to delegates, announced that he would not seek nor accept the nomination by the Democratic Party for president. I expected the announcement by tomorrow (Monday), but I guess a Sunday is good as any. More people at home to receive the news. The energy was … Continue reading The Wes Moore gambit. The downside of Joe Biden not resigning full stop.