Tag Archives: Limited Government

Nick Gillespie: Did MAGA Kill The Tea Party?

“Former Rep. Justin Amash and Fox News’ Kennedy join Nick Gillespie to examine how MAGA populism reshaped the Tea Party’s limited-government mission, why Congress no longer acts as a check on power, and what it will take to spark a … Continue reading

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Leigh McGowan: 10 Things You Can Do For Democracy

“I understand this is all so crazy. The question is what do we do about it? Here’s a list of 10 things… Source:Politics Girl Leigh McGowan. From the Politics Girl I think Leigh McGowan’s “10 Things You Can Do For Democracy” … Continue reading

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David A. Graham: What Would a Liberal Tea Party Look Like?

“A new president has taken office, elected in response to widespread economic dissatisfaction. Now he’s trying to make big changes to the government, and some voters are upset. They’re angry at the president’s party for backing the changes, and they’re … Continue reading

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Tim Miller: Governor Jared Polis On The State of Colorado Politics & Donald Trump

Source:The Bulwark talking about the State of Colorado. (No pun intended, this time) Source:The New Democrat “Gov. Jared Polis says Biden should focus on what he’ll do for the American people in his campaign, rather than getting caught up in … Continue reading

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Dan Mitchell: ‘The Fiscal Case For Federalism’

Source:Dan Mitchell being interviewed about federalism.  “Fixing entitlement programs is the the most pressing fiscal need in Washington. In a discussion with the Club for Growth Foundation, I explain that we also need federalism – i.e., shifting programs to the … Continue reading

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PBS NewsHour: Judy Woodruff: ‘Conservative Retired Judge Says Donald Trump ‘Corroded & Corrupted American Democracy’

Source:PBS NewsHour– talking to retired Conservative U.S. Federal Judge Michael Luttig. Source:The New Democrat “An influential group of Republican legal voices called for a Jan. 2024 trial date to be set for Donald Trump for his attempt to overturn the … Continue reading

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CNN: ‘Ex-Federal Judge & Prominent Conservative: ‘There is No Republican Party’

Source:CNN– ex-U.S. Federal Judge Michael Luttig. “Former US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Judge J. Michael Luttig, a conservative, tells CNN’s Poppy Harlow why he believes American democracy is at risk.” From CNN I agree with Judge Michael Lutting … Continue reading

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Committee For a Responsible Federal Budget: Reconciliation 101

Source:CRFB– welcome to the U.S. Congress. Feel free to leave or escape at will, anytime you want. Source:The New Democrat “Reconciliation is a special legislative process created as part of the Budget Act of 1974. It is intended to help … Continue reading

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CBPP: ‘Policy Basics: Where Do Federal Tax Revenues Come From?’

“The three main sources of federal tax revenue are individual income taxes, payroll taxes, and corporate income taxes. Other sources of tax revenue include excise taxes, the estate tax, and other taxes and fees.” From the Center on Budget & Policy … Continue reading

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New York Magazine: Jonathan Chait: ‘The Still-Vital Case for Liberalism in a Radical Age’

“It is easy to see why a specialist in public opinion whose professional mission is to help elect Democrats while moving the party leftward would take an interest in this research. But in certain quarters of the left — though … Continue reading

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