The 2024 Republican National Convention will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The site of the 2024 Democratic National Convention has not yet been selected. Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, and New York City have submitted bids. The decision had not been made as of 4/10/23. Continue reading “2024 Presidential Election”
Author: Mike Berman
Women Will Get It Done
December marked the first time that U.S. bank notes, which have been signed by 29 prior Treasury secretaries, featured the signature of a woman: Janet L. Yellen. [NYT 3/11/23] Continue reading “Women Will Get It Done”
WW Recommends Books & Other Things
In this feature of the Washington Watch, WW will primarily recommend books you may find interesting but may also now and then mention a TV program or other things. I welcome your suggestions and your input. What have you been reading or watching that you think WW readers might like? Continue reading “WW Recommends Books & Other Things”
Restaurant: Parlour Victoria
Debbie and I went with Rita and Bob on March 3rd to Parlour Victoria which has only been open since February 14, 2023. Continue reading “Restaurant: Parlour Victoria”
Restaurant: Opaline
The restaurant is a square room with an entry in the corner as you enter. Straight ahead on the right side is a bar that seats up to 14 people. The balance of the restaurant is filled with 2,4, and 6 tops including one table as you enter that seats up to 8. Continue reading “Restaurant: Opaline”
State of the Nation
* Any statements in this issue of the Watch which are not sourced are mine and identified by “WW”.
31% of registered voters say the country is headed in the right direction. 60% of registered voters say the country is on the wrong track. Continue reading “State of the Nation”
This and That
90% of Americans have flown at least once. More than half of Americans have flown before their 16th birthday. 2 million people choose to fly each day in the United States. In 2021, one-third of Americans who flew had family incomes under $75,000 per year. [Political Playbook 2/6/23] Continue reading “This and That”
Odds and Ends
Americans retire, on average, by their early to mid-60s yet many now remain vibrant into their mid-80s. Continue reading “Odds and Ends”