The drafters of the Mount Vernon Statement missed an opportunity to present an inclusive manifesto welcoming voters to the conservative fold.  more

While many have talked about the shrinking Republican tent when it comes to how it treats moderates, there is also a shrinking tent of ideas. As much as we make fun of Democrats for employing 1970s ideas to solve current issues, many in the GOP act like it’s 1980 all over again.  more

In his latest post, E.D. Kain confuses “centrism” and “moderation” to mean a Republican that aims toward a bland middle of the road view. However, history shows us that moderate Republicans are a real faction with unique values and positions.  more

The Club for Growth and pro-life groups are opposing the selection of Dede Scozzafava as the GOP candidate in New York state’s 23rd congressional district as insufficiently conservative. But their opposition may just hand the seat over to the Democrats.  more

In a recent post, former Reagan aide Bruce Bartlett correctly noted that the Republican party seems dominated by extremists. But, Mr. Bartlett also ignores the many grown-ups still in the GOP who are trying to steer the party towards the center.  more

Relying on emergency rooms to provide universal care is probably the most expensive kind of healthcare, tackling problems when they are more serious and therefore more costly.  more