Unemployment Paradox: Vacant Jobs Unfilled
Despite 9.5% unemployment, American firms are struggling to find qualified applicants for job openings.
Blue State Tax Breaks?
Some Democrats who support ending the Bush tax cuts for high earners want to exempt their own rich constituents.
A-Rod’s Home Run Ball Tax Implications
If you needed more proof that our tax system is far too complicated, consider the case of Alex Rodriguez’ 600th home run ball.
The Wall Street Journal Versus Moral Responsibility
In arguing against lifting liability caps on offshore drilling, the Wall Street Journal is arguing against both moral responsibility and the free market.
Is The Right Losing Its Mind ?
American Conservatism has changed significantly since the days of William F. Buckley Jr. One former National Review editor says that it’s changed for the worse.
Did The Bush Tax Cuts Reduce Federal Tax Revenue ?
Recent debates over the economic and fiscal impact of the Bush tax cuts indicate that Republicans still haven’t learned the lessons of the Bush years.
The Inevitable Barack Obama Comeback
Reports of Barack Obama’s political death are greatly exaggerated and wildly premature.
Should We Fear A Lame-Duck Congress ?
Will Democrats use a lame-duck session of Congress to pass legislation they can’t get through otherwise ? They might try, but I doubt they’ll succeed.
Federal Judge Declares Much of DOMA Unconstitutional
A district court judge has issued a ruling that could have wide ramifications for the question of same-sex marriage.
Sarah Palin, One Year Later
One year ago today, Sarah Palin resigned as Governor of Alaska after only 2 1/2 years in office.
Charlie Cook: “Hurricane GOP” Bearing Down On Democrats
The latest poll trends have pollster Charlie Cook thinking that the Democrats could be in for a very bad trouncing on Election Day.
Waterboarding and ‘Torture’ in the American Media
Did the American media cover up torture by the Bush Administration?
Pollster Transparency
Honest pollsters should deposit their raw data with the Roper Center to improve transparency.
Robert Byrd, Emperor Palpatine of Pork
The late Senator Robert Byrd’s legacy as the master of pork barrel spending is secure.
Endorsement By Sarah Palin Seen As A Negative, Poll Shows
“Endorsed by Sarah Palin” could become something that Democrats start using in negative campaign commercials.
Question Of The Day: Will He Stay Or Will He Go ?
There’s really only one story in Washington, D.C. today, and Stanley McChrystal is the star player.
