by Jim Heath | Mar 12, 2019 | 2020, Analysis, Book Excerpts
If you’ve followed politics you’ve probably heard of the “stump speech.” The phrase originated back in 1876 when Democratic candidates would stand on tree stumps to give speeches at Galivants Ferry, South Carolina. For over 130 years the biannual event had been...
by Jim Heath | Jan 16, 2019 | Book Excerpts, Headlines, Trump
Former Gov. Chris Christie in his new book unloads on some well known names in the White House, arguing President Trump is being misserved by the “amateurs, grifters, weaklings, convicted and unconvicted felons.” The former New Jersey governor is settling...
by Jim Heath | Dec 2, 2018 | Book Excerpts, Headlines
Fog, wind, zero visibility and a missing Santa are no problem for the U.S. Marines, determined to deliver toys to the Havasupai children living at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. “Are we sure we can make it out?” It was a simple question I overheard several U.S....
by Jim Heath | Nov 3, 2018 | Analysis, Book Excerpts, Entertainment, Headlines, History
The influence of social media on American politics is just one of the topics discussed by Jim Heath in an interview viewed nationally on CSPAN2. Heath talks about his book Front Row Seat at the Circus from the London Bridge in Lake Havasu City, where he grew up. Jim...
by Jim Heath | Nov 1, 2018 | 2018, Analysis, Book Excerpts, Commentary, History
Another election day means another appearance for Jim Heath on C-SPAN, America’s Network. Political journalist and author Jim Heath shares stories from the campaign trail and examines the current state of political journalism in his book, Front Row Seat at the...
by Jim Heath | Nov 1, 2018 | Book Excerpts, Headlines
Writing a book isn’t easy. In fact, it’s more work than you can imagine. For Indie writers you can add the stress of printing, marketing and distributing. Anyone who accomplishes writing a book deserves a lot of praise! Every year on November 1st, millions...
