Author Archives: Mike Bock

What Makes A Story “Newsworthy”?

I just had a chance to talk briefly with Lynn Hulsey, the reporter for the Dayton Daily News. On my way home from making copies of the resolution for the Montgomery County Democratic Party Reorganization Meeting, I stopped in at … Continue reading

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At MCDP Reorganization Meeting I Will Propose A Change In By-Laws To Prohibit Primary Endorsements

Tonight is the big Reorganization Meeting for the Montgomery County Democratic Party.  Those Democrats elected in the May 4 Democratic Primary to the Central Committee will be the voting delegates.  A county chairperson will be selected for a four year … Continue reading

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“13 Banker” Author Is Disappointed In Failure Of Merkley-Levin Amendment

Simon Johnson, author of the book I am working through, “13 Bankers,” writes that he is disappointed that “after nine months of hard fighting,” an amendment proposed by Senators Jeff Merkley and Carl Levin was defeated in the Senate — … Continue reading

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