Conservative Relatives

Red Relative Blues: Swinging Matthew's Cousin

Ben Wyskida | Posted 11.30.2008 | Home


Ben Wyskida

Years ago I tried to "swing" my handsome friend Matthew, who I had a substantial crush on. He wasn't willing to go my way, but my heart fluttered just...

Red Grandma Blues: Readers Respond (with Great Ideas!)

Ben Wyskida | Posted 11.23.2008 | Home


Ben Wyskida

On Tuesday we told you about Claire, who is trying to swing her 94-year-old Grandmother from a red Reagan Republican to a born-again blue voter. We a...

Red Grandma Blues: A Conversion Diary

Ben Wyskida | Posted 11.20.2008 | Home


Ben Wyskida

From now until Election Day, we'll share case studies of people who are trying to "turn" fence-sitting friends and family members to their side in the weeks before Election Day. First up: Claire.