It’s clear the Tories will form the largest party in Parliament. The early results from key seats though will reveal whether the Conservatives will be able to govern as a one-party majority or need the support of other parties.  more

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

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

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

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

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