Diversity is a pillar of the Democratic agenda that is threatening to crush hopes for a sweeping takeover next year. One of the party’s greatest strengths has always been its ability to reach a consensus, or at least the appearance of agreement on what members stand for. Now fringe elements are forcing the party down the same path that turned Republicans into a House minority. … [Read more...] about Diversity Is a Strength That Makes Democrats Weak
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No Apologies Will Save Racially Insensitive Politicians
Had Virginia Governor Ralph Northam committed a crime he might be in less hot water than he is now over a decades-old picture. Politicians can salvage their careers after a criminal conviction, but no apologies will save them from a search and destroy political climate where the slightest allegation of racism spells the end. A criminal conviction, on the other hand, isn’t … [Read more...] about No Apologies Will Save Racially Insensitive Politicians
High Cost to Taxpayers from Shutdown Matters Why?
The Congressional Budget Office sent a bipartisan gift to Capitol Hill with its report on the dollars and cents cost of the partial shutdown. Lawmakers can’t resist the opportunity to seize on anything with a high cost to taxpayers if they don’t support whatever caused the loss. If they do support it, then it’s easily rationalized and brushed under the carpet. Norma Torres … [Read more...] about High Cost to Taxpayers from Shutdown Matters Why?
Democrats, Give Us the Government Taxpayers Pay For
The IRS announcement that tax filing season is about to begin despite the partial shutdown sent a strong message to taxpayers about what we are good for in Washington’s eyes. We are here to fund our lawmakers’ government at their whim with no guarantee that they won’t deny us what we pay for. Democrats deny us a government despite massive taxpayer spending A March … [Read more...] about Democrats, Give Us the Government Taxpayers Pay For
Founding Principles Democrats Still Get Wrong
When Democrats fall back on America’s founding principles to justify their anger and frustration the words ring hollow. The usual political hypocrisy is acceptable and expected and we hear it from both sides, but do liberal lawmakers think we are so unschooled that we can’t see how ridiculous they sound when they turn to the Founding Fathers for support? Defending American … [Read more...] about Founding Principles Democrats Still Get Wrong