A Snap Decision Gone Wrong?
May 31, 2017 · Tories, Brexit, Today's Blogs
The May 27 headline in the London Spectator couldn't be more direct. "This is the worst Tory election campaign ever," proclaims author Rod Liddle. He just might be right.
Political Strategist and Commentator
Tom Edmonds
4 articles 2015–2017
Tom Edmonds is a political strategist and commentator who contributed articles to The Weekly Standard between 2015 and 2017. His writing focused on elections, voter behavior, and political strategy, offering analysis on topics such as midterm dynamics and the limits of social media in campaigns.
The Midterm Elections Won't Be Won on Twitter
May 11, 2017 · Today, Donald Trump, Campaign 2016
In the world of politics, perception becomes reality. But when it comes to the prevailing wisdom about the 2016 presidential elections and their likely impact on the 2018 mid-term elections, perception more closely resembles fake news.
The Mature Majority
August 5, 2016 · 2016 Elections, Millennials, Donald Trump
"Millennial voters could play key role in presidential race,” declared a recent Newsday headline for an article touting "the demographic shift to a younger electorate." The article is typical of reports that millennials—the generation born from the early eighties to the early aughts—have pulled…
Remember Who Shows Up to Vote
August 3, 2015 · Campaign, Tom Edmonds, Elections
As the 2016 elections begin to dominate the news, a recurring message has seeped into the narrative being spoon-fed to the American public: Millennials will be the key demographic and the single most important voting group. Really?