Elections
November Will Only Stop the Bleeding
By Wes Keene | April 8, 2010 | In Category: Elections
For conservatives, November can’t come soon enough. With a near guarentee of big gains for the GOP many are celebrating a return to decent fiscal policy and maybe even brining an end to ridiculous ideas like immigration reform. However, they might be popping the cork off the champaign prematurely.
Voters Want Something Different, Just Not Sure What
By Wes Keene | April 4, 2010 | In Category: Elections
Congressional approval is always low. That’s a unsurprising once some analysis is applied. Sure, Ben Nelson and his ilk make most of America burn with anger, but when it’s your representative bringing home pork, you are likely to be less angry. A March 22nd poll by Rasmussen Reports shows that just over a tenth of Americans feel Congress does a good or excellent job. What will it mean for November? If history is any indicator, not a damn thing.
The Misunderstood Free Markets – Part III
By Wes Keene | March 28, 2010 | In Category: Elections
In part three of our series “The Misunderstood Free Markets” we look at some common misconceptions about how our markets work, and whether we really need government involvement in them.
String Of NY Dems Fall Prey To Scandal
By Wes Keene | March 5, 2010 | In Category: Elections, Political Parties
In 2006 Democrats whipped the GOP for several scandals. Of course, Democrats are politicians, too, as this week has reminded us. This fall voters will decide whether the Democrats lived up to their promise of more transparency in government. With legislative failure and embarrassments coming faster than we can write about them, the Dems may have a short-lived reign of piety.
Don’t Complain If You Don’t Vote (Them Out)
By Wes Keene | February 16, 2010 | In Category: Elections, General
8% of Americans are happy with Congress and think they should be re-elected. That’s terrible! So what are we going to do about it? Reason Magazine says nothing, and they’re right.
When Elections Aren’t Good Enough
By Wes Keene | February 5, 2010 | In Category: Elections
The Supreme Court recently armed corporations with something very dangerous: The Constitution. See, it turns out that Congress isn’t even allowed to tell you, me, or Acme Inc. what they can say. You and I already knew that but McCain and other liberals are a little slow on the uptake. Then it turned into such [...]
Election Hijinx
By Wes Keene | February 3, 2010 | In Category: Elections
I remember the Prom King and Queen from high school. I guess the process of selection probably sucked, but it didn’t really matter. There were more important things, such as not looking like a dork in front of cute girls in revealing dresses (a goal I failed miserably at). As I grew older I wondered [...]
Where’s The Excitement?
By Wes Keene | February 2, 2010 | In Category: Elections
IL primary’s are today. Officials expect a dismal turnout.