Notebook: National Democrats will turn the election into a referendum on Trump, irrespective of what Sinema wants; and why the enthusiasm for Ann Kirkpatrick?
The internet didn’t need a net neutrality fix
The story of the internet before the FCC adopted net neutrality was one of rapidly improving performance and expanding consumer choices.
McCain didn’t abandon priniciple to vote for tax reform
If McCain doesn’t vote with Democrats, is that an abandonment of his principles? According to liberal critics, the answer apparently is yes.
McCain is wrong about the Trump effect in foreign policy
I wish the Trump effect wasn’t so erratic. But if it causes other democracies to do more on their own, is that really a bad thing?
The school choice and voucher wars
A Podcast: Will Arizonans get to vote on vouchers? How can we keep good teachers in the classroom?
Arizona’s problems with education: Where do we begin?
My son and I discuss education in a podcast. He’s a high school teacher and actually knows what he’s talking about. Topics include: DeVos, school choice, funding and accountability.
Unconvincing Medicaid fee ruling
The Arizona Supreme Court uses shaky reasoning in finding that a Medicaid hospital assessment didn’t require a two-thirds vote for approval.
Of RINOs and the popes of conservatism
Since success in politics is determined by addition, why the obsession with defining people out of one’s political communion?
On individual taxes, Senate plan is even worse
Why has the GOP abandoned the formula of broadening the base, consolidating brackets and lowering rates?
Social conservative obstacles to pro-growth tax reform
A letter from Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs illustrates why GOP tax reform is probably doomed, and will disappoint if passed.