Campaigns:

Romney and Capitalism on Trial

There's good reason for skepticism when former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney showcases his business background. (comments)

Ron Paul, Reagan, and Republican youth

The Ron Paul youth have little interest in a Reagan-like "shining city on a hill" message, or talk about a threatening "evil empire" abroad. (comments)

Don't abandon the conservative message

If Democrats can nominate a hard core liberal, why can't Republicans offer a clear conservative alternative? (comments)

Rick Santorum is right about morality and economy

Santorum insists that there is a "moral component" to economic problems and that claims that one can be discussed meaningfully without the other are bogus. (comments)

Herman Cain candidacy uplifts many Americans

Freedom is not about warmed-over conventional wisdom. It's about ideals, humility, originality -- and embracing the unexpected and unanticipated. (comments)

GOP presidential debates not serious

Should the candidates be forced to weigh in on collapse of the traditional family in America? (comments)

Perry right about Social Security Ponzi scheme

Social Security is simply about current workers paying a tax that is used to make payouts to current retirees. (comments)

Marco Rubio's courageous speech

The culture of government has displaced the culture of personal responsibility. (comments)

Blacks' dilemma with Obama

We have a black president and blacks are worse off -- not just a little, but a lot worse off. (comments)

Michele Bachmann shines like GOP's next star

Too many Americans refuse to let go of the same illusions that Greeks protesting in the streets cling to today. (comments)