Rand’s Audit the Fed Wins New Respect
The Hill is reporting Sen. Rand Paul’s “Audit the Fed” bill is gaining momentum: “The ‘Audit the Fed’ movement has grown from an oddball pet project of former Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas)…
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…
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…
Perry Denounces Common Core in New Hampshire
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry was in New Hampshire this week, a trip many assume is a part of his testing the waters for a 2016 presidential bid. During a speech,…
Rand Paul Discusses Bitcoin and Alternative Currencies
In a Bloomberg article from February 12, Senator Rand Paul discussed his views on Bitcoin and other alternative currencies. He stated that his concern with Bitcoin “was whether or not something…
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…
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…
Bush Responds to Common Core Question
In Tallahassee, Fla., on February 10, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush gave a policy speech on education in which he reportedly omitted Common Core. When asked later by a reporter…
Cruz: Leave Definition of Marriage to States
On February 10, Senator Ted Cruz reintroduced the State Marriage Defense Act. In a statement released on the occasion, he said: “Even though the Supreme Court made clear in United States…
Jindal to CNN: I’m Not For Changing the Definition of Marriage
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal spoke to CNN on February 10 and made it clear that he will not “evolve” on gay marriage. Jindal stated that he is “not one of those…
Christie Announces Concerns with Common Core
In Iowa on February 10, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie expressed his “grave concerns” with Common Core, according to The Des Moines Register. He attributed his concerns to the “way…
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.…
Jindal Slams Common Core in New Education Plan
On February 9, Lousiana Governor Bobby Jindal released his 42-page plan for education reform entitled “K-12 Education Reform: A Road Map.” The plan is highly critical of Common Core: [E]ducation is…
Fiorina Criticizes Common Core, Touts Social Conservatism
In an interview with the Christian Post, published on February 6, former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina expressed her views on a number of different issues, most notably on life, marriage, and…
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…
