originally published 1/19/2019

2019 has barely begun, but the first candidates for our 2020 Presidential election are already forming teams and making themselves heard around the nation.  While considering how to write about that, I came across quotations from Adlai Stevenson, a very thoughtful candidate that we didn’t elect.  Running as a Democrat, he lost twice to President Eisenhower, in 1952 and 1956.  Here are some of his thoughts.  (Women reading this, please forgive his exclusive use of masculine pronouns.  It was the manner of speech at the time.) Continue reading Adlai Stevenson for President →