Raymond E. Vickery

Nov 16, 2024 | theweek.in | Raymond E. Vickery

In the run-up to the 2024 elections, a large number of Americans felt that they were not as wealthy, safe, respected, or healthy as they should be. They had a feeling that these deficits were not their fault but were the results of something wrongfully done to them or taken from them. The genius of Donald Trump was to validate and exaggerate these fears and convert them into votes for himself. For most Trump voters, the most important issue was the economy.

Aug 2, 2024 | theweek.in | Raymond E. Vickery

Donald Trump was all set to run against President Joe Biden. When momentum started to build for Biden to drop out, the Trump campaign moderated its fire, hoping Biden would stay in. But now that he has stepped aside and Vice President Kamala Harris is the presumptive Democratic Party nominee, what does it mean for the conduct of the Trump campaign?

Apr 12, 2024 | csis.org | Raymond E. Vickery

A senior colleague in the state legislature of Virginia once said, “Never confuse getting elected to office with actually serving.” Thus, campaign rhetoric should always be taken with a proverbial grain of salt. Nevertheless, campaigns and elections do have consequences.

Feb 5, 2024 | southasianvoices.org | Raymond E. Vickery |Purushendra Singh |Ankit Tiwari |Jagannath Panda

Editor’s Note: A version of this piece originally appeared on The Diplomat and has been republished with permission from the editors. During an election year, members of a democratic cabinet are expected to help their principal get reelected, in addition to their other duties. Cabinet members responsible for national security are often exempted from these chores, but most find a way to contribute to the reelection effort.

Jan 18, 2024 | thediplomat.com | Raymond E. Vickery

During an election year, members of a democratic cabinet are expected to help their principal get reelected, in addition to their other duties. Cabinet members responsible for national security are often exempted from these chores, but most find a way to contribute to the reelection effort.