Politics From The Heartland | John Phillips | Substack

Reflections of an Old Political Head: Why I Do This

Hello! It’s been awhile! Where have I been? That’s a great question with no easy answer. The past few months have been a time of distraction…

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All Politics Is Local: The Race To The Bottom

Jay Missouri Ashcroft Declares for Missouri Governor

Apr 6 •

Doing The People's Business is Hard

Government Solving Problems Is More Than Soundbites And Posting On Twitter

Feb 16 •

Performance Politics Is Killing Our Country

Our Political Leaders Are No Longer Serious People

Feb 7 •

The Next Two Years Are Critical For American Democracy

Why I Am Committed To Saving American Democracy

Jan 6 •

The Death Spiral Of A Small Missouri Town

Politics Done Horribly Is Destroying A Town That Deserves Better

Dec 8, 2022 •

Midterms 2022- The End Of The Beginning

The War To Save Democracy Hasn't Been Won Yet

Nov 16, 2022 •

Election Day 2022: Some Thoughts From The Heartland

Today Will Tell Us About Where America Is Headed

Nov 8, 2022 •

Politics From The Heartland

Politics From The Heartland

Analysis and commentary on American politics and foreign policy from outside the D.C. bubble.

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