Should Campaign Contributions Be Anonymous?
Although it addressed only direct spending by corporations and unions, the Supreme Court’s recent Citizens United ruling has rekindled broader concerns about the... Read »
Ignorance Is Bliss for the Tea Party Crowd
Back when I used to listen to Rush Limbaugh there was one thing in particular he used to say that I agreed with. Over and over he said that liberals defined themselves... Read »
How Health Reform May Play Out: 75% Odds of Enactment; 25% Odds of Failure
Health reform: How the 25% chance I see of failure might unfold. Although President Obama and Democratic leaders of Congress are increasingly optimistic about passing... Read »
Why Am I Not Surprised, Again?
John Hinderaker at Powerline produces confirmation of my biggest concern about the so-called financing of the health care reform legislation — banking on cost-saving... Read »
Dodd Liquidation Panel
There is one new regulation that is truly needed—a way to wind down, without major disruption to markets, failing broker-dealers and other financial companies.... Read »
The Washington Post Has No Shame
This morning’s paper carries an op-ed criticizing health care reform primarily on the grounds that it will cost too much. It urges that the plan be sharply... Read »
Financial Reform is About to Be Gunned Down in the Senate
Next Monday, Senate Banking Chair Chris Dodd (D-CT) will introduce his financial reform bill without Republican support, despite pledges of Senators Richard Shelby... Read »
Two Cheers for Dodd
It’s not clear to whether Senate Banking chairman Chris Dodd simply lost his patience or was told by his Democratic brethren to end the fruitless attempt ... Read »
The Dichotomy of Politics
As we’ve pointed out before, there are two parts to a political system. One part is shrewd, calculating and corrupt. The other is stupid, senseless, and earnest.... Read »
Dysfunction in Washington Is a Pre-existing Condition
Freshman Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado takes his new institution to the woodshed: He doesn’t go far enough, but at least he’s headed in the right... Read »
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