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Read about some of the main characters and themes in my upcoming book, Supreme Pressure: The Rejection of John J. Parker and the Birth of the Modern Supreme Court Confirmation Process.
No dollar coin? Might I make some suggestions?
I’ve very happy to announce that my second book, Supreme Pressure: The Rejection of John J. Parker and Birth of the Modern Supreme Court Confirmation Process, will be released March 11, 2026 by Palgrave Macmillan.
Former Delaware governor, U.S. Representative and numismatic superstar Michael Castle passed away on August 14 at the age of 86.
There have been several instances in our history where one person served as a kingmaker — or, in this case, a President maker.
In Bush v. Gore, the Supreme Court decided the 2000 Election.
Alexander Hamilton’s machinations helped take down John Adams, elect Thomas Jefferson, and anger Aaron Burr.
Following JFK’s assassination, U.S. Mint and Treasury officials, as well as the Senate, House and President, worked swiftly to memorialize him on a coin.
The Eisenhower dollar was the culmination of a long-running battle over the use of silver in coins.
The Senator Robert Menendez case won’t be the first time in recent memory where numismatics or bullion played an important role.
In short: probably not.
But will it matter?
UPDATE (07/30/2025): Of course, minutes after I posted this, Kamala Harris announced she would not run for governor in 2026. Oh well. The post is still worth a read, if I do say so myself.
Samuel Tilden lost the 1876 Election by one vote.
Read an excerpt from Nixon In New York about Richard Nixon being in Dallas on the same day that JFK was assassinated.