Perry forgets one of the three federal agencies he’d eliminate. Let’s hope he doesn’t accidentally eliminate the presidency.
Conservatism
Posted inEconomic Policy
Rep. Joe Walsh Lashes Out at Constituents in Rant
Walsh blamed the economic collapse on government.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
The Return of Sanity
Yesterday’s election results amount to a broad rejection of Republican overreach.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Why Iowa Conservatives Haven’t Warmed to Perry
After entering late, he couldn’t build the necessary ground game.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Romney Robocalls, Perry Takes on Iowa
Last week, I speculated that Mitt Romney could still win the Iowa caucuses if he poured enough resources into the state over the next two months. Evangelical Christians might have the loudest voice in the Iowa GOP, but they don’t constitute the whole party. They’re matched by a set of business-minded Republicans who favor low […]
Posted inCivil Rights in America
Huckabee Illustrates Cain Sexual Harassment Claims with Popeye’s Chicken
Huckabee said Cain’s case was nothing more than misinterpreted southern gentility.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Cain Says He’s Koch Bros’ “Brother from Another Mother”
“…And proud of it!”
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Why Rick Santorum Should Be Ignored
Even as the GOP becomes increasingly conservative, Rick Santorum is too extreme to gain traction.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
More Allegations Raised Against Cain
When Politico revealed the sexual-harassment charges against Herman Cain over the weekend, it would have been fairly easy for the Republican candidate to dismiss their relevance. They were the musings of the liberal media! Or a targeted hit from an opposing campaign! As Jamelle noticed Monday, conservative luminaries like Rush Limbaugh jumped to defend Cain. […]
Posted inBooks, Arts and Culture
Does David Brooks Understand Market Economics?
Who pays for your losses when a supervisor’s lechery forces you to quit your job?