Personalities
Politics is full of personalities. Some are entertaining, some more serious-minded, and many accomplished and fascinating. Pick your category, and we will determine who is doing what, when, and where today. These are fun people to meet, even if it is virtually for now.
The President
Presidents serve for four years up to two terms if they are fortunate to run for and win re-election.
Joseph R. Biden is the 46th president of the United States.
A summary of agency heads in the Biden Cabinet is available here.
Vice president
Kamala Harris is the 49th Vice President of the United States.
Justices of the United States Supreme Court
Nine jurists comprise the United States Supreme Court. Their tenure is for a lifetime if they so choose or fate agrees. Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr leads the current Supreme Court.
United States Senators
Each state sends two people to the United States Senate, each serving six-year terms. One is called the Senior Senator for their state, while the second is the Junior Senator. One hundred members make up that still, hopefully, august body.
U.S. Representatives
The People’s House consists of 435 voting members of Congress elected to serve every two years. The turnover is rapid and the elections come at you fast and furious. No moss grows under their feet.
Governors
America has 50 state governors, including our first profiled governor for Florida. Governors serve for varying terms of office depending upon their state constitutions and the fate of their electorates. They vary widely in temperament and personality.
The Academics
The universities and their leading scholars are the cast of America’s academics. The best of each is profiled here. Their perspectives weigh heavily on electoral politics and opinion in the United States of America.
Pundits, Political Advisors & professional staff
These are the experts who work behind the scenes politically and frequently in front of the media. Who are they? What do they do? Why do they get a seat behind the curtain? And, more importantly, what do they have to say about the process today?
Political Media
The “enemy of the people,” President Trump likes to say. It is an essential element of American democracy, in our humble opinion. The political media bring you political events as they unfold. Here, you will get to know them a little better, and hopefully, you will appreciate the hard work they perform.
The Roosevelts
political dynasties
America has had a few over the last two-and-one-half centuries. We profile them here for you to learn more about their service, ambition, and accomplishments for America.