Weary of wily politicians who say one thing and do another, voters and advocacy groups insist presidential contenders commit to the cause du jour in writing, but candidates are foolish to comply. Words matter.
From Mark McKinnon
Wind and solar power are land-intensive, a green sin, but not energy-dense, and affordable only when heavily subsidized. And wind power must be supplemented with hydrocarbons for reliability.
Now personally, I think the president should golf every day and never have a press conference. I want the leader of the free world to be as stress-free as possible. And if golf helps fade the psychic heat from the job, by all means tee it up often, Mr. President.
I prefer for government to err toward less regulation, lower taxation, and free markets. And I'm a radical free trader.
I don't claim any moral or ethical high ground, but I also have chosen not to run for public office. Shouldn't there be a higher standard of conduct for public officials?
It's much more powerful and compelling to create a positive vision than it is to tear somebody down.
The Newtown massacre created a tipping point on the gun debate in America.
Presidential primary debates are an important part of our political process. But the media has wrested complete control from the parties and candidates over everything, including the number, the format, the qualifications, and the moderators. And they've become a circus.
Elections are about the future. And the GOP will not win a campaign focused on the past.
America's commitment to religious freedom and tolerance should not be conditional.
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