The True Meaning of Bipartisanship in Washington

By: Daniel Horowitz (Diary)  |  May 1st at 06:38 AM  | 

We are constantly hearing the DC chattering class bemoan the toxic partisanship that is endemic of congressional politics.  These supercilious wizards of smart contend that if we just had a little more bipartisanship in Washington, all of our public policy troubles would dissipate in short order. The reality cannot be more antithetical to this ubiquitous line of thought from the media.  We suffer from a | Read More »

McConnell Should Appoint DeMint to Finance Committee

By: Daniel Horowitz (Diary)  |  April 28th at 08:29 AM  | 

Last week, Nevada Senator John Ensign resigned his seat, creating a vacancy on several Senate committees.  While Congressman Dean Heller will fill Ensign’s Senate seat, a member with more seniority will be appointed to his coveted slot on the Senate Finance Committee.  The Finance Committee is considered a prized “Super-A committee” due to the extent and relevance of its jurisdiction, which includes trade, taxes, Social | Read More »