Politics

Panic is in full display as Democrats and liberals realize that some of the newly recognized problems of the Affordable Care Act could create millions of new Republican voters in 2016.

Ideology, and in this case religious ideology, creates jihadis and terrorists. But Obama and his State Department continue to think that the root cause of all evil is that government hasn’t done enough.

A president needs good judgment more than a good degree.

There is no sacred principle of “local control” that supersedes the structure of legal authority.

Signed by 66 think tanks, advocacy groups, scholars, issue experts and stakeholders, the letter expresses strong support for all types of IP. Instead of weakening the rights of innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs Congress should reflect on the integral role IP rights plays in American economic, technological, and cultural leadership. As such, Congress should focus on preserving and enhancing IP rights by fostering market based solutions to widespread IP theft.

Abbott is correct; his observation clarifies an area of confusion among many regarding the supposed sanctity of local control.

Civil asset forfeiture has become one of law enforcement’s most egregious and unconstitutional practices.

The war hawks paint anyone who isn’t a John McCain-style war hawk as an isolationist,” said Merrill Matthews. “That’s pure crap, but the hawks get away with it.”

Vice President Joe Biden claims he’s still considering a presidential bid. All I can say is: Run, Joe, run. There are reasons why Joe should jump in; they may not be good reasons, but at least they’re better than Hillary’s.

Congressional Republicans should consider an orchestrated, loud guffaw when the president proposes his tax and spending agenda in tomorrow’s State of the Union address.