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Why Democrats and Republicans Must Guard Against Unnecessary Regulation

02/04/2013 Published on Forbes.com
It goes without saying that President Obama and the Democrats are flying high. The president registered a 60 percent approval rating in an ABC/Washington Post opinion poll out this week, his highest since he took office four years ago. Despite…

Our politicians are behaving like addicts

11/28/2012 Published on Foxnews.com
If Congress fails to act before the end of the year, taxes will rise sharply for every American taxpayer. Also, as a consequence of the debt ceiling compromise reached in 2011, modest spending cuts are slated to take effect. Yet,…

Romney won the second debate

10/17/2012 Published on Foxnews.com
Oct. 16, 2012: Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney answers a question during the second presidential debate. (AP/Reuters Pool) By scoring big on the economy, gas prices, and Libya, Romney continued his victorious string of debate wins. He looked more presidential…

Victory For Biden As Ryan Underperforms

10/12/2012 Published on Forbes.com
Move up http://i.forbesimg.com tMove down Paul Ryan Workout Photos Spur Memes, Fake OkCupid Profile Alex Kantrowitz Contributor Obama Flunked The First Debate. But Why? Deborah L. Jacobs Forbes Staff Photo credit: Getty Images This evening’s vice presidential debate showcased what…

A win for Romney in first round of debates

10/04/2012 Published on Foxnews.com
Wednesday night’s presidential debate in Denver was a win for Mitt Romney. He was clear and unambiguous on health care and the dangers of big government. The president lost his focus after the first 45 minutes. For the rest of…

Despite Romney’s Gaffes, The Presidential Race Is Tightening

10/02/2012 Published on Forbes.com
Don’t count him out yet. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife) The race for the presidency is getting closer and closer by the day. While last week it looked like it could be a runaway victory for President Obama, new…

What Romney-Ryan and the GOP are missing

08/21/2012 Published on Foxnews.com
Make no mistake, Mitt Romney’s appointment of Paul Ryan as his running mate has galvanized the Republican base. But while a recent Gallup poll found a mere 39% of Democrats are now more enthusiastic about voting than in previous elections…

Cash Makes Romney Stronger Than People Realize

07/23/2012 Published on Forbes.com
In the Wall Street Journal this morning, Peter Nicholas and Danny Yadron exposed Obama’s worrisome burn rate – Obama is spending money far faster than he’s raising it. In June, Obama spent twice as much as Romney and it was…

What Obama Really Needs To Do

07/09/2012 Published on Forbes.com
It is no secret that Obama is vulnerable. An overwhelming majority of Americans think the country is headed in the wrong direction. Unemployment is still hovering at 8.2 percent. The number of jobs created in June fell short of economists’…

Obama’s Truman Strategy Will Not Work

06/08/2012 Published on Forbes.com
President Obama’s news conference today on jobs and the economy offered nothing new. He blamed the Congress and Republicans specifically. The president’s remarks on the economy and Congress echo President Truman’s on the ‘Do-Nothing’ Republican Congress. On the surface, the…