Fail to the Chief

1884. The Plumed Knight of Maine, James G. Blaine


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James G. Blaine combined the politicking of Paul Ryan, the NYC elitist foibles of Hillary Clinton, and the plutocratic corruption of Donald Trump. And he almost became president in 1884.

Hear comic historian Thom Woodley go into what kept this scandal-ridden, political wunderkind out of the White House.

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Fail to the ChiefBy Thom Woodley

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