While former Vice President Al Gore has argued for a full governmental assault on global warming, his own lawyer from Bush v Gore, has emerged as one of the most respected voices opposed to judicial involvement on climate change.  more

At two recent dinners, President Obama has toasted his guests with water. This is a bit puzzling to those of us who think the only reason to put on a tuxedo is for the high-priced alcohol that usually ensues.  more

The possibility of a right-wing primary challenge is motivating Utah Senator Bob Bennett’s new efforts to ban gay marriage in the District of Columbia.  more

The future of the Republican Party will ultimately be mapped by our elected officials. Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with Joel Pollak, a young Republican running for the House of Representatives from the heavily Democratic ninth district of Illinois.  more

In her new autobiography Sarah Palin’s attempts to establish her intellectual and educational credentials end up looking forced and do little to help her reputation.  more

When I spotted this display at the political paraphernalia shops in Union Station, I couldn’t help but feeling that maybe the tide has started to change.

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In Utah, Republicans have won every Senate election since 1970 and Utahns have voted for the GOP candidate in the last 10 presidential elections. But as of late, Utah is at the vanguard of a moderate Western Republicanism distinguished from its Southern counterpart by its willingness to compromise.  more

Utah has weathered the recent economic storm with far more success than other states, thanks to the wise management of former Governor Huntsman.  more

As other contributors have pointed out, our current system of universal coverage is called: “show up at the emergency room.” So as long as everyone is promised some level of insurance—emergency visits—why not have everyone pay?  more

The Senate is expected to vote soon on President Obama’s pick for ambassador to China: Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman. Unfortunately, Huntsman is exactly the type of competent conservative that the Republican Party needs here.  more

College-educated Americans are filing out of the Republican Party: Only one out of every three young Americans voted for John McCain. A survey of college students sheds some light on how the Party might court these voters.  more