by David Boaz, CATO. Tens of millions of Americans are fiscally conservative, socially tolerant, and skeptical of American military intervention…. Whether or not Rand Paul wins the presidency, one result of his campaign will be to help those tens of millions of libertarian-leaning Americans to discover that their political attitudes have a name, which will make for a stronger and more influential political faction. ... MORE
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Could Rand Paul Spark a Libertarian Political Surge?
by David Boaz, CATO. Tens of millions of Americans are fiscally conservative, socially tolerant, and skeptical of American military intervention…. Whether or not Rand Paul wins the presidency, one result of his campaign will be to help those tens of millions of libertarian-leaning Americans to discover that their political attitudes have a name, which will make for a stronger and more influential political faction. ... MOREIs Hillary The HealthCare.Gov Of Presidential Candiates?
by Peter Suderman. Coronation of the status quo. For a sense of how crowded and chaotic the
potential Republican presidential field is, it’s worth reading
Sean Trende’s RealClearPolitics analysis of the coming race,
“What If No One Wins the GOP Presidential Nomination?” Trende makes a compelling argument—complete with a simple but
smartly ... MORE
Libertarians: Looking For Results Or Self-Congratulation?
by Sheldon Richman. When I was researching my
recent article on Nathaniel Branden, who died last month, I
came across an
audio file of a talk Branden gave at the 1979 Libertarian Party
national convention in Los Angeles. I was at the convention, but I
don't remember attending the talk. I might have been busy with
other things; on the other hand, I ... MOREJeffrey H. Anderson: GOP Wimping Out On Obamacare?
Lots of big talk, but no action. Republicans have now won two Obamacare elections, the
first in 2010 and the second in 2014. (In 2012, their presidential
nominee chose not to engage on the issue.) In the lead-up to their
latest victory, Republicans ran far more ads against Obamacare than
either party ran for or against anything else. Voters ... MOREJohn Stossel - Democratic Delusions
Politics vs markets. When the Berlin Wall came down 25 years ago this week, people in the Soviet Bloc gained something even more valuable than a right to vote: a free market. Democracy is definitely better than taking orders from Communist dictators. But real freedom means doing what you choose as an individual, not waiting for the rest of ... MORE
Democrats Turn On The REAL Enemy: Each Other
by J.D. Tuccille. Even before the Democratic
Party's...drubbing
(that seems to be the favored term this time around) in yesterday's
elections, the White House was already blaming its supposed allies
for the defeats that were (correctly) anticipated once voters
trooped to the polls. "Ultimately, you know, it's the quality of these candidates ... MOREAndrew Napolitano: More Culture Wars?
Will the Republican victory make a difference? Because of the way the news business works, I am writing this column before the close of the polls in the so-called midterm elections, and hence as I write, I do not know their outcome. Will the Republicans or the Democrats control the U.S. Senate for the next two years? ... MOREWith a Big GOP Wave, Americans Wisely Voted for Gridlock
by J.D. Tuccille. On election night, TV talking heads watching the Republican wave/surge/tidal flow across the country earnestly looked at each other and asked if the new Republican Senate majority can work with the president and overcome the gridlock that has so turned off voters. Umm...what? Yeah, I know Americans keep telling ... MORETammy Bruce: How Democrats Broke The Spirit Of America
Jobs, ISIS, Ebola and Obamacare. These four words explain why Democrats have lost the confidence of the American people: jobs, ISIS, Ebola and Obamacare. While seemingly disparate, they all have one very important thing in common: They exist or have been made worse because of liberal Democratic policies and general incompetence, and ... MOREVoting Republican Is The Smart Choice For Libertarians
by Grover Norquist. You only have one vote. How best to use it to advance
liberty? A libertarian preparing to vote in a House or Senate race
this November that features three candidates, a Republican, a
Democrat and a Libertarian must make a decision. Will voting for the Libertarian candidate add one more vote
for a losing candidate that may ... MORERogue Pastors Endorse Candidates, But IRS Looks Away
by Rachael Bade. A record number of rogue Christian pastors are endorsing candidates from the pulpit this election cycle, using Sunday sermons to defiantly flout tax rules. Their message to the IRS: Sue me. But the tax agency is doing anything but. Although the IRS was sued itself for not enforcing the law and admitted about 100 churches ... MOREBill Tatro: Does It Really Matter?
Frick might be better than Frack. Mid-term elections are right around the corner. The Republicans are salivating because they can smell blood in the water and victory in the air. The House will probably stay in the Republican column and the Senate could move there also. Governorships and State Houses seem to be moving also in the ... MOREJohn Stossel: Incumbents Always Win
Politicians and their stranglehold on power. I'm told that the public is "angry" at today's politicians. Eighty-two percent disapprove of the job Congress is doing. So will Tuesday's election bring a big shakeup? No. Congressional reelection rates never drop below 85 percent. The last big "wave" election was 1994, when Democrats lost control ... MORETim Stanley: Numbers Prove Life Under Obama Sucks
America is so over Obama. In 2008, the media and a majority of the voters were head-over-heels in love with the man who told them that “yes, we can” overcome war and recession. By 2012, the amour had cooled but they were willing to give four more years to the guy who was – if nothing else – way hotter than Mitt Romney. But now it’s 2014 ... MORE
Thomas Sowell: Random Thoughts On The Passing Scene
Insights derived from wisdom. The great boxing champion Joe Louis once said about one of his opponents, who was known for his speed: "He can run but he can't hide." In the Congressional elections this year, many Democrats are running away from Barack Obama, but they can't hide their record of voting for Obama's agenda more than 90 percent ... MOREThe People Now Realize: America Is Out Of Control
by Wynton Hall. A devastating new Politico poll reveals voters believe America has spun off its axis and is "out of control." "An overwhelming majority of voters in the most competitive 2014 elections say it feels as if events in the United States are 'out of control' and expressed mounting alarm about terrorism, anxiety about Ebola and harsh skepticism ... MORE
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