The Democrats talk about restoring America’s role in the world. Hillary Clinton, in particular, talks about her ability to do so. Of course, for all of her husband’s post-White House international fame, it is worth remembering how low his international reputation was. This was a guy who used his veto Read more…
Senator Thune introduced John McCain at the Americans for Prosperity reception last night. I thought it was a very good introduction. It highlighted McCain’s record as a anti-spending guy. Thune calls him the "lobbyist for the taxpayer" in contrast to the "lobbyist for the spending groups." He also makes the Read more…
This weekend, I was an attendee at the European Ideas Network, an annual 3 day seminar of center-right European politicians, think tankers, academics, and business leaders. There were sessions about a huge range of topics. I can’t imagine a similar forum in the states in either party. One of the Read more…
Even though I follow and try to be involved in European center-right politics, I have mostly avoided the Sarkozy love-fest on the American right. However, I think that E.J. Dionne had a nugget that I think captures the deep truth of what happened: And where Royal won by almost 3 Read more…