July 11 , 2022 - This is a first in a series of profiles on 2024 presidential contenders. We begin with former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Born in Newark , New Jersey in 1962 , Christie first came to national attention when he was appointed by President George W. Bush as US Attorney for the Garden State in December of 2001.

In December of 2008 , Christie would leave the US Attorney office and begin a campaign to be the Governor of New Jersey. In November of 2009 , Christie , a republican was elected Governor of New Jersey. During his 2 terms as Governor of the many issues that Christie dealt with was pension reform.

On June 30 , 2015 Christie became a candidate for the 2016 Republican party presidential nomination. In February of 2016 , Christie's campaign would  end after coming in 6th in the New Hampshire presidential primary earning 7.4% of the votes cast.

With the 2024 presidential election looming , Christie , age 60 , will be one of the potential candidates to watch.

April 20 , 2021 - Walter Mondale who served at President Jimmy Carter's Vice President and  ran for the White House against President Ronald Reagan ,  has died at the age of  93. In 1976 , Mondale a U.S. Senator from Minnesota , was elevated to the national stage when Jimmy Carter selected him as his vice presidential running mate. Carter and Mondale will go on to win election that year.

In 1980 , Carter and Mondale lost their re-election bid. Mondale however , would secure the 1984 Democratic nomination and go on to face President Ronald Reagan in the November election. Though Mondale lost in a landslide , he would make history by selecting New York Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro to he his vice presidential running mate. Ferraro was the first woman to be on the  ticket of a national party.

Here now is look at a selection of Walter Mondale campaign buttons as we mark his passing. 

November 8 , 2020 - Late in the morning of November 7th  and four days after election day ,  Pennsylvania's 20 electoral votes were finally called for Joe Biden which pushed him past the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency. In cities across America , people went into the street's to celebrate Biden's victory.

As the election of any president is an historic event , Kamala Harris became the first woman elected vice president in the 244 year history of the United States. Harris also became the first Black and South Asian vice president elect.

Later that night both President - elect Biden and Vice President - elect Harris addressed the nation from Wilmington , Delaware.

Speaking first , Harris said "While I may be the first woman in this office  , I will not be the last. Because every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities."

Following up Harris's speech , Biden in reaching out to supporters and non - supporters alike said "I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide but unify , who doesn't see red states and blue states , only sees the United States.

October 26 , 2020 - If you haven't worn your Donald Trump MAGA hat or Joe Biden campaign button yet your running out of time as there are just 8 days left in the presidential race. The primaries , conventions both virtual and in person and presidential debates are already in the rear view mirror and the sprint is on to find those precious 270 electoral votes needed to win the White House.

An average of national polls this morning finds Democrat former Vice President Joe Biden with 52% followed by Republican President Donald Trump with 42.9%. 

In the all important battleground states of Michigan , Pennsylvania  and Wisconsin , Biden leads Trump in an average of polls in all three. In Michigan Biden has 50.7% to 42.6% for Trump. In the keystone state of Pennsylvania Biden has 50.4% to 44.8% for Trump. Finally in the badger state of Wisconsin , Biden is holding at 51% to 44.1% for Trump.

If the last week of the 2020 presidential race is anything like the preceding year has been we can expect more dips , turns , sudden courses changes , loops de loops then a toe curling rollercoaster. It's going to be quite a ride so make sure your seatbelt is buckled up!!!!