Welcome and thanks for signing up for Whole Hog Politics! This weekly newsletter from me, Chris Stirewalt, aims to give you a quick and useful overview of the political scene in Washington.
First off: Why 'Whole Hog'? Well, barbecue is delicious. And, in many parts of our nation, you might find a pig roast at the center of a political gathering. In other places, it's a clambake, a bean dinner, a fish fry, or, believe it or not, a possum feast.
In West Virginia, where I grew up and learned to cover politics, they still host ramp dinners. Every spring, politicians are invited to come and eat heaps of our strong wild onions and compliment the delicious taste without knocking their hosts over with their ramp-y breath.
Our Whole Hog identity is a nod to a time when people actually enjoyed politics and saw more fun in the necessary work of choosing our leaders.
I have devoted my vocational life for the past 27 years to covering politics. I love it. I love the data. I love the big, vivid personalities and dramas. And I work hard to keep what's happening today in the proper historical context, which will be part of what we do every week in this newsletter.
You can expect a wide array of political news, both from The Hill and other outlets. In a time when hyperspecialization is the trend in media, we're going the other way. My hope is that if you can spare 10 or 15 minutes a week, you could feel reasonably up to date on what's happening in American politics. You'll also get deeper dives on topics I think you'll find fascinating.
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–Chris
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