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Articles by George Evans-Jones
Donald Trump cannot be excused as a symptom. He is a catalyst.
By the middle of the twenty-first century, historians will no doubt attempt to construct a coherent narrative around the perceived decline of the United States. It is already a familiar framework: the post-Cold War unipolar moment gave way to an overstretched military, growing economic inequality, political polarisation, and the rise of authoritarian populism.
Capricious Trump: Both His Supporters and Detractors Have Failed to See His ‘Other Side’
For some, he’s not a disruptor not a protector. For others, he is both. George Evans-Jones · Follow 5 min read · -- For the first time in 130 years, Donald Trump was sworn in for his second non-consecutive term. This represents quite possibly the greatest political comeback of all time. Even his most avid supporters have admitted that they didn’t see this coming. Four years ago, he leaves center stage in a helicopter in the wake on January 6, it was virtually impossible to see this happening.
Subtle Messaging vs. Direct Action: Lessons from the 2024 Campaign
George Evans-Jones · Follow 4 min read · -- The 2024 U.S. presidential election underscored a subtle, but growing gap in communication strategies between Republicans and Democrats. Donald Trump — perhaps the least erudite national politicians in decades — leaned heavily into a subtler, multi-layered messaging, connecting social issues to broader economic concerns and being confident enough that voters would be able to extract the desired messages from his campaign’s adverts.
The History and Impact of Vice Presidential Debates: What to Watch for Tonight
This is the biggest event that no one will remember George Evans-Jones · Follow 5 min read · -- Vice presidential debates have long been overshadowed by their presidential counterparts, much like the candidates themselves (most of the time). But they still offer critical moments for running mates to make their case. This cycle, with no other debate likely, it’s probably the last time we see both campaigns on the same stage.
Clear these three hurdles and Trump locks up the nomination
I think there are three things which that could happen that result in Donald Trump not becoming the GOP nominee next year, two of which are don't involve the voters at all. While the third is so unlikely, it seems like a waste to even write about. Look away if you don't have the appetite for morbid predictions, but the first thing that could happen really is the most pragmatic one. He could die.
Ask your clients five questions before every project.
Demanding clients characterise virtually all work we do. Their evolving (to use a polite word) expectations can make any project more challenging that anticipated. But once you've established the key point of contact, here are five questions you can ask them to make sure you get off to the best start possible. The beauty of this conversation is that it doesn't take very long at all - half an hour maximum.
The best team I've ever been in did these THREE things.
The best team I've ever been in wasn't very big; it didn't have the capital to double or triple the size of the team overnight and magically generate extra capacity in that way, nor did it have the reputation of the global giants to fall back on. But we didn't need it. We were able to hit very ambitious project goals with tight-knit team committing to these three things in particular.
Mar-a-Lago search answers a huge question about how Trump operates.
By George Evans-Jones To paraphrase Marco Rubio, "he knows exactly what he's doing" For years, a huge question I've grappled with has been: does Trump and his allies know what they are doing? Are they, in crass terms, lying to their audience because they know it is what they want to hear? Shrewd political operators doing...
On the Green Party’s Opposition to HR1
from Gifer I’ve long admired the idealism of many members, and leaders, of the Green Party in America. Like their allies across the world, the Greens have consistently pushed for the most important substantive policy reforms that America—and the world—needs. But the party’s announced opposition to HR1 is astonishingly parochial: In its essence, its argument is just this: it hurts us, so Congress should oppose it.
With one day to go, this is what I’m worried about.
The so-called party of law and order should want a fair election. They don’t because it means Trump loses in a landslide. I want to do a reverse Marco Rubio. In 2016 he was ridiculed for saying “it’s fiction that Barack Obama doesn’t know what he’s doing. He knows exactly what he’s doing”. Now, we’re in a completely different world.
July Hate Report: Hate and Election Cycles
This time, four years ago, the U.S. was in the heat of the election cycle. The Trump campaign was regularly using Islamophobic and xenophobic rhetoric to promise discriminatory policies like the Muslim Ban and a border wall. We documented a dramatic rise in hate violence targeting Muslims and those perceived as Muslims during and after the 2016 election. And this election cycle, we are just as vigilant.
Irish neutrality is conceptual and subjective and needs to be clearly defined
John Minihan I have long argued that the historic concept of Irish neutrality is outdated and that it’s time to re-examine Ireland’s position as a neutral country, while building stronger military ties with other EU states. After republicanism, neutrality is possibly one of the most misinterpreted words in the Irish psychic. Do any of us really know how neutral we are? Neutrality is defined by the international community as “a non-participation in armed conflicts among states”.
Statement from Biden War Room
The president’s decision to withhold federal funding from Michiganders and Nevadans as a punishment for their state governments being proactive in ensuring all of their citizens will have the ability to vote safely in November is an alarming development in Donald Trump’s already-destructive rhetoric. He is, once again, engaging in a quid pro quo, continuing his criminal activity while claiming the absolute authority to do so, while he bunkers (and votes) in the White House.
The Haters are deserting Donald Trump.
The most sought-after voters hate you both. One of the defining characteristics of the 2016 election was the unprecedented levels of unpopularity between the two candidates; both achieving overall levels of unfavorability close 60% before the election (October, 2016). Another defining feature was the closeness. Although Donald Trump ended up winning over 300 Electoral College votes, he won 75 of those with an average of just a 0.75% margin.
The Clock is Ticking for Labour: Here is their 3AM Agenda
If you were rushed to the hospital, when would you think about getting Brexit done? In less than one weeks’ time, Britain will go to the polls for their third election in four years. There is, of course, the chance of an electoral shock, but, in the words of Sir John Curtice, the chance of a Labour majority is ‘close to zero’. Further polls at the weekend support a Conservative majority, with them leading by 8–12 points.
Labour Have Lost Their Secret Weapon and It Has Nothing to Do with Brexit
2017 was a perfect storm for Labour. Forget campaigns and policies. Here is the real reason why they performed beyond expectations. Three years on and I don’t think anyone really knows what the inner circle of the Labour party thinks about Brexit. There are several theories, even now. One of the first books I read post-Brexit was Craig Oliver’s ‘Unleashing Demons’ which chartered the journey from the view of a Cameronite Remainer.
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