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Stories by Henry Olsen

Henry Olsen is Vice-President of the American Enterprise Institute, and Director of AEI's National Research Initiative.

A Conservative Win or a Labour Collapse?

Henry Olsen wrote on November 27th, 2009 at 9:28 am | 3 Comments

A new poll from Britain shows that the Tories will crush Labour and David Cameron will be the next PM, but also shows gains for many smaller political parties.  more

Goldwater And Modern Conservatism

Henry Olsen wrote on March 2nd, 2009 at 10:09 pm | 2 Comments

David’s critique of Barry Goldwater’s legacy is important and powerful.  It is one that all conservatives who love their movement and believe that the Republican Party is its natural home ought to read and re-read in the days ahead.
It reminds us that adhering to principle without respect to current context and lasting consequences can be   more

The Republican Future – Three Choices

Henry Olsen wrote on February 25th, 2009 at 11:56 am | 18 Comments

As conservatives gather this weekend for the first Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) conference since the 2008 debacle, they need to consider one fact as they contemplate rebuilding the movement and party.  Understanding this fact will help them meet their political challenge.
The Fact: 42% of John McCain’s vote came from white evangelical or born-again Christians.
That’s   more

What Americans Care About Post-recession Will Be Dictated By The Downturns Course

Henry Olsen wrote on January 22nd, 2009 at 4:57 am | 1 Comment

If the economy rebounds quickly, then Americans will likely care about the same things they do now.  They will want quality education for their children at an affordable price, both in K-12 (this is why property taxes were a large issue in many states pre-crash) and (especially) for college.  They will also want to feel   more

What Americans Care About Post-recession Will In Large Part Be Dictated By The Downturn’s Course.

Henry Olsen wrote on January 14th, 2009 at 9:46 am | No Comments

If the economy rebounds quickly, then Americans will likely care about the same things they do now. They will want quality education for their children at an affordable price, both in K-12 (this is why property taxes were a large issue in many states pre-crash) and (especially) for college. They will also want   more