Kevin McCarthy’s defenestration is characteristic of a party without any organizing principle beyond the former president.
Publication: National Review
“Somebody Better” Is Nobody
Without a plan, Matt Gaetz’s crusade to right the House is little more than empty moralizing.
A Bomb-Thrower Targets His Own
The likes of Matt Gaetz believe that Republicans have a problem with the quality of their leadership when the quality of the followership is more the issue.
Kevin McCarthy and His Enemies
Matt Gaetz’s entire approach to politics is theatrical and unserious.
Climate Scientists Increasingly Favor Destroying the Economy
A recent survey of climate-policy researchers finds the field aligning around ‘agrowth’ and ‘degrowth’ approaches.
The Republican Candidates’ Seven-Car Pileup
Last night’s primary debate was a multi-candidate mess.
DeSantis Should Use Reagan Playbook to Regain Campaign Footing
The Florida governor must outline a clear set of differences with the former president on policy — emphasizing abortion policy in particular.
Trump Could Win. Be Prepared
There are many people who remember the Trump years as a crazy circus but hey, times were good, the border was secure, and then Covid happened.
Is It Safe for Any American to Travel to Iran Safely?
The leading practitioners of hostage diplomacy have just received further incentive to keep it up.
The U.S. Can’t Afford to Abandon Ukraine
Providing for Ukraine’s defense is vastly preferable to the alternative.
The Latest Biden Iran Deal Is as Bad as You’d Expect
Through lies, deception, and secrecy, the administration will get away with rewarding a hostile regime.
Why Biden Lies
He’s a classic bullshitter.
The Biden Team Cannot Dispel the Concerns About the President’s Age
We’re approaching the end of year three of the Biden presidency, and time is not on the side of Biden or the administration.
Mitt Romney Was No Profile in Political Courage
Romney never had consistent ideological principles. He expanded government control over health care and played a role in the political rise of Donald Trump.
Impeaching Biden Is Just But Unwise
Joe Biden appears to have committed impeachable offenses, but an impeachment fight is likely to be a losing proposition for Republicans.
Yes, Joe Biden Is Corrupt
Rich Lowry: We really don’t need to know anything more.
There Is No Insurrection Case Against Trump
If there were, the Justice Department would already have brought charges against him.
The Maui-Disaster Narrative Is All Wrong
The tragedy appears to have been exacerbated by a remarkable combination of human errors, not climate change.
Say No to New Mandatory Covid Restrictions
The “experts” are back.
The Disgraceful Attempt to Blame DeSantis for the Jacksonville Shooting
The racially motivated murder has been universally condemned, and yet a handful of political entrepreneurs have sought to exploit it.
Renominating Trump Could Cause a Dangerous Chain Reaction
For the good of the country, both parties should reconsider the course they’re on: Democrats’ lawfare against the front-runner, Republicans sticking by him.
The Candidate Who Isn’t There
Trump isn’t doing debates, he’s far behind his opponents in campaign stops, and his absence will only be felt more as his court battles demand more of him.
Trump Creates a Spin-Off
Every vote Ramaswamy gets is denied to some other non-Trump contender who might be a more serious threat to the former president.
It Was Ramaswamy’s Night, But Not in a Good Way
By inviting the criticism he took, Ramaswamy provided Ron DeSantis with cover.