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Analysis and Commentary

Building a Majority

by David Bradyvia Boston Review
Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Solving the problems so clearly set out by Representative Cooper will not be achieved by tinkering with House and Senate rules and norms. Rather, the solution is for leaders to build majorities for their views...

Retired Army colonel Chris Gibson

The Man from Kinderhook

by Chris Gibson via Hoover Digest
Tuesday, March 29, 2011

During a distinguished Army career, Chris Gibson, who spent a year as a Hoover national security fellow, displayed brains, determination, and courage. Now he’s testing his mettle in Congress.

Conservatism Revived

by Peter Berkowitzvia Hoover Digest
Tuesday, March 29, 2011

What did the midterm elections prove? That Americans yearn for enduring principles—and dislike being pushed around. By Peter Berkowitz.

Now Prove It

by Keith Hennesseyvia Hoover Digest
Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Ten ways for Republican leaders to show they can solve America’s problems. By Keith Hennessey.

Analysis and Commentary

Repeal, but how about replace?

by Robert Zelnickvia Arena (Politico)
Wednesday, January 19, 2011

...[L]iberal Hill Democrats and their Amen Congressional Chorus are blaming Republicans and others favoring a humane death for the inhumane law cry out for Republicans to come forward with alternative legislation...

Analysis and Commentary

A Republican Showdown?

by Thomas Sowellvia Creators Syndicate
Tuesday, January 11, 2011

If Republicans still do not appreciate the enormous importance of articulation, then forcing a shutdown of the government can be another political disaster for them. So can caving in to Obama...

Obamacare

Poison Pill

by Scott W. Atlasvia Hoover Digest
Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Letting the government play doctor is bad medicine. By Scott W. Atlas.

Analysis and Commentary

Rule of thumb #1 of Member voting psychology

by Keith Hennesseyvia KeithHennessey.com
Tuesday, December 14, 2010

It’s fairly easy to vote against a bill because of something bad the bill does. It’s much harder to vote against a bill because of something good the bill leaves out...

Analysis and Commentary

A Criminal-Law Crisis

by Edwin Meese IIIvia Corner (National Review Online)
Monday, December 13, 2010

The incoming House majority has promised to change the way that business is done in Washington — to look out for the average American and for small business. It faces one of its first opportunities to do so this month, when the new members select the proposed rules that will govern the House...

Analysis and Commentary

Speaker Pelosi's last big decision

by Keith Hennesseyvia KeithHennessey.com
Friday, December 10, 2010

Speaker Pelosi has one big decision to make before she becomes Minority Leader: Will she bring up a Senate-passed tax bill for an up-or-down House vote...?

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