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The Joker, The Donald and The Candidate

October 5, 2016 by Jeff Carlson, CFA

Last night we witnessed a strange event. A Vice Presidential debate that actually mattered. To be sure, the debate itself wasn’t all that important but what Mr. Pence accomplished, what he conveyed and most importantly the example he set was.

Mr. Pence looked solid and presidential. Mr. Kaine looked like he was channeling a poor man’s demented Jack Nicholson. Mr. Pence was composed and thoughtful contrasted by Kaine’s almost scripted interruptions and nervous mannerisms. It felt like we were seeing a dress rehearsal for 2020 or perhaps more likely 2024.Continue Reading

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Jeff Carlson is a CFA® charterholder.

He worked for 20 years as an analyst and portfolio manager in the High Yield Bond Market. He holds degrees in finance and economics.

He can be found on X (Twitter) at @themarketswork or on Substack at Truth Over News

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