None of this would have happened if Democrats had nominated Martin O'Malley.
In general, both parties should be more interested in nominating former governors to the presidential ticket.
One of the strongest indications that a doctor will be good at a particular procedure is how many times she's done it before. Relevant experience matters! Voters and parties should more highly weight experience as a political executive.
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Also related: Congress was overrun and the Capitol was looted by a pro-Trump mob last week after the mob was encouraged by the president. Live pipe bombs were found at the RNC and DNC.
It is not crazy to be afraid.
It is, however, beyond appalling that it has come to this.
Reminds me that one of my favorite DC bars, before barmageddon, used to list a bunch of Martini variations. You could get a 50/50, a house (2:1) -- all fine and good, but also they offered an Embury (7:1).
There have to be less than 500 people in DC who know offhand what an Embury Martini is. It's a reference to David Embury, author of one of the most important mid-century cocktail books.
One of the things I love about single barrel whiskey is you never know quite what you're going to get. Barrel to barrel, proofs are different, flavor profiles are shown in different balance. It's like watching the same actor, but in a different role.
That's even more true with selected barrels. I've been lucky enough to pick up a couple of Beast Masters Club barrel picks over the past few months, and...oh man.
If you're a bit of a whiskey nerd, it's also just fascinating to taste uncut and (ideally) unblended whiskey. It gives you a sense of the huge variety top-notch blenders are working with to make commercial blends. It's like seeing raw, behind-the-scenes movie footage.
Traditionally, this is Manhattan season. Far be it for me to disagree with tradition. A well-made Manhattan is a good drink any time of year, and even better at the onset of fall.
But what if you've had a lot of Manhattans? What if, somehow, you just don't want a Manhattan?
You could always drink a Black Manhattan, which subs herbal, bitter Averna for the sweet vermouth. Or a Boulevardier, which is sort of a cross between a Manhattan and a Negroni. Or a Left Hand, a chocolatey, rich, desert version of a Boulevardier.