Archive for the ‘Senate’ Category
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Cruz’s Relentless Mendacity
Posted on July 27, 2015
(This originally appeared in The Hill) “Mendacity” is the first word in Ted Cruz’s new book. How appropriate! If there is one word that sums up the senator’s short political...
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Can the Republicans Override A Presidential Veto on Iran?
Posted on July 14, 2015
(This originally appeared in the Wall Street Journal’s Think Tank) It’s easy for Republicans to oppose this nuclear deal with Iran. They don’t trust President Barack Obama, they don’t like...
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The Center Holds on Trade
Posted on June 24, 2015
Drudge calls it Obamatrade. The Huffington Post claims that the Democrats “caved” on trade. Ted Cruz voted no, at the last second, blaming the Export Import bank. Seems like everything...
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Go Big Or Go Home
Posted on May 21, 2015
(This originally appeared in the Wall Street Journal’s Think Tank) When it comes to trade legislation, policy makers can see the light at the end of the tunnel. The Senate...
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Graham and a White House Run
Posted on May 20, 2015
Lindsey Graham is a smart guy. He was part of the Class of 1994, and not unlike the rambunctious class of 2010, Graham wanted to change how Congress was doing...
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