The Paul Effect: The Fed Matters In 2016 Race
It isn’t often that I agree with Paul Krugman. But on Friday, Krugman devoted his NYT column to the idea that “[m]onetary policy probably won’t be a major issue in…
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Jindal, Cruz, Huckabee on Marriage
Gay marriage is back in the mainstream TV news thanks to Bobby Jindal and Mike Huckabee. In a CNN interview on Feb. 10, Gov. Jindal endorsed a Constitutional Amendment as a…
The Jindal Effect
Bobby Jindal has almost single-handedly inserted the Common Core into the presidential narrative as a major campaign issue, siding with moms over experts and distinguishing himself from Jeb Bush, as…
Why Fiorina Matters
Mention former New York Gov. George Pataki or Carly Fiorina in the 2016 GOP primary and many voters will say: “Who?” Nonetheless, Pataki has been giving speeches in New Hampshire, has…
One Smart MSM Reporter Notes Jindal’s Smart Strategy
Frank, at least one NBC reporter noted the logic behind Jindal’s move, at least in regards to Common Core. While most of the media moaned and groaned in an effort…
Jindal’s Amazingly Smart Week
In one week, Jindal has picked a fight with Jeb Bush on Common Core, with Bush and Obama on marriage (he won’t evolve on gay marriage and is supporting a…
SPLC Apologizes For Labeling Carson Extremist Hater
Last October, the Southern Poverty Law Center quietly added Dr. Ben Carson to its “extremist hate watch,” basically for opposing gay marriage. This week, the SPLC backed down, withdrawing the…
NYT: Marriage Drives Economic Inequality
For Valentine’s Day, The New York Times offers this essay by Andrew Yarrow, noting how marriage makes people economically better off, and how the decline of marriage among the non-college…
Red Flags for Walker on Life?
Over at The Stream, the new magazine published by mega-evangelical James Orbison, John Zmirak reports doubts from pro-lifers about Walker’s commitment to life issues, based on his decision to hire several…
Earth to GOP: Talk About Rising Costs
When it comes to economics, Republicans love talking about jobs, jobs, jobs. They cite real unemployment numbers that are far worse than what the public is told. They cite record numbers…
Pres Obama: I Didn’t Lie, I just Waffled
Obama responds to Axlerod’s claim he lied about opposing gay marriage in Rev. Rick Warren’s church: “I think David is mixing up my personal feelings with my position on the…
Axlerod: Obama Lied About Gay Marriage in Rick Warren’s Church
Terry, Gov. Jindal pointed to Pres. Obama when he said he (Jindal) is not the kind of politician to “evolve” on a core moral issue when polls change. Now Lifesite News…
Jindal Refuses to “Evolve” on Marriage
Well, that was quick. A few days ago, I asked if former Gov. Mike Huckabee would be the only candidate to speak forcefully for marriage. Then, on Feb. 10, Gov.…
Why Don’t Liberals Recognize Their Own Bias?
A pair of truly enterprising social scientists, Jussim and Crawford, have been investigating bias against science among conservatives and liberals. Jussim reports the results of their study published in a peer-reviewed journal…
Iowa Pastors Against Common Core?
A revealing anecdote in a WaPo story by Robert Costa on the emergent GOP presidential campaign suggests the growing importance Common Core will play 2016. Iowa’s influential Rev. Michael Demastus of…
Carly Fiorina versus Renee Ellmers?
Last week in the Daily Caller, I reported on two profiles of courage – or rather one courageous woman and one. . . not so much. Here was my main point: It…
Perry’s Two Legged Stool?
It was amusing to see Politico try to portray Gov. Perry’s APP gala speech as indicating “A new more, moderate Perry.” It was even more amusing when Drudge called Politico on…
It’s Not Income Inequality, Stupid
David Shribman, editor of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, is worried about the GOP economic message. In an article called “What Isn’t Being Said About 2016,” Shribman speaks with great compassion of “the…
Will Huckabee Stand Alone?
So far in the GOP race for 2016, there has been only one candidate to stand up strongly in the last few weeks and months against the new raging political…
