Mike Berman's Washington Watch

“President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who held 11 state dinners, famously served King George VI and Queen Elizabeth hot dogs and beer at a 1939 state dinner.” This line was published in the last Washington Watch, and it triggered the following from a Washington Watch reader. Continue reading “Odds and Ends”

Rudeness begets rudeness. Disrespect begets disrespect. And when someone like Musk ignores the societal obligation his wealth and success have granted him, it sets a terrible example for those who look up to him. [Chris Cillizza 12/15/21] Continue reading “Quotes”

Regardless of whom they supported in the 2020 election. 69% of adults think that Biden’s election was legitimate while 29% believe it was not legitimate. Continue reading “President Biden”

64% of Americans are confident that votes across the country will be counted accurately and 65% believe that all eligible citizens will have a fair opportunity to vote. Continue reading “2022 Election”

Approval of the Congress in 2021 peaked in August and has basically continued downward since then. Continue reading “Congress”

The following people have indicated or been commonly named as someone thinking about or planning to run for president in 2024, some only if Biden decides not to run for re-election. Continue reading “2024 Election”

The U.S. Senate extended Jessica Rosenworcel’s tenure at the Federal Communications Commission, elevating her from acting chair to permanent chair and making her the first woman to ever hold the post. [Public Policy Law360 12/7/21] Continue reading “Women Will Get It Done”

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”