O!bama’s tin ear to market’s message
By Nixonomics | November 21, 2008
Does the media’s great hope for the country, the one and only O!bama have a tin ear for what market’s message to him and his administration? How else to explain his decision to roll out announcements on cabinet posts? Is appointing a Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary (Tom Daschle) the number one priority given [...]
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The McGovern coalition pulls out a win
By Nixonomics | November 20, 2008
Barack Obama was elected to be the 44th president of the United States. Obama as everyone except the cave dwellers know is the first person of African and American descent to be elected president of the United States. Obama’s election is a monumental feat from numerous perspectives. Obama is the first sitting senator and first [...]
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Good odds for odd goods
By Nixonomics | November 3, 2008
If we’re wrong, it’s an inauspicious start for Nixonomics, especially as we will be providing advisories for contracts in political prediction markets. But, against the odds, against the polls and against the better judgment of many, we call for a McCain-Palin victory tomorrow.
Within 48 hours we’ll know if we’re right. Or wrong. Within 48 hours [...]
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Just 48 hours to go
By Nixonomics | November 1, 2008
In a little under 48 hours, election day will dawn. And with it will be long lines, of Democrats, perhaps even a few Republicans. But not too many Republicans, if the polls are to be believed. There’s little reason not to believe the polls. They suggest a strong, significant victory for Obama.
The question for some [...]
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