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The Democratic dogs not barking in the night

By Michael Barone | 10/30/14 05:00 AM

There are lots of clues to the election hidden in the silence of Democrats.

Tunisia: From Arab Spring to Carthaginian Summer?

By Austin Bay | 10/29/14 12:37 PM

Tunisia continues to demonstrate that Arab Spring 2011's revolts can indeed seed democratic...

Incumbents always win

By John Stossel | 10/28/14 11:49 AM

Congressional reelection rates never drop below 85 percent.

Study shows promise of consumer-driven healthcare

By Philip Klein | 10/27/14 05:00 AM

A medical journal study presents evidence that the healthcare system could function as a...

Illinois and the dangers of democratic rule

By Steve Chapman | 10/26/14 05:00 AM

Illinois government illustrates the dangers of untrammeled Democratic rule.

Where was President Obama?

By Michelle Malkin | 10/24/14 05:52 PM

President Obama says he's "shaken" by this week's violent attacks on three soldiers in Ottawa.

Americans love community, hate politics

By Scott Rasmussen | 10/24/14 05:20 PM

How to understand the lack of enthusiasm most Americans feel about the midterm elections.

McConnell's challenge in Kentucky

By Timothy P. Carney | 10/24/14 05:00 AM

An American who vomited near the Pentagon

By Terence Jeffrey | 10/23/14 06:55 PM

We have now learned what can happen in this Era of Obama when an American who does not have...

The Islamic State fights for Kobani

By Austin Bay | 10/23/14 05:38 PM

The situation in Kobani is the result of a missed opportunity.

Obama can't help throwing his party under his bus

By David Limbaugh | 10/23/14 05:06 PM

Make no mistake: His policies will be on the ballot -- every single one of them.

Why 15 minutes of fame should have been enough for Wendy Davis

By Ashe Schow | 10/23/14 10:06 AM

Davis announced her campaign in early October 2013 but just one month later made her first...

The Hunter Biden Chronicles

By Michelle Malkin | 10/22/14 11:14 AM

Skating by, flouting rules and extracting favors are the story of Hunter Biden's life.

Does Obama care about people?

By Mona Charen | 10/21/14 04:12 PM

Can you walk out on the messiah? Appearing at a campaign rally for gubernatorial...

Affairs of the Hart

By Noemie Emery | 10/21/14 05:00 AM

As a pure human puzzle Gary Hart ranks with the greats, and Matt Bai's new book -- All The...

The flawed logic of embarrassing economists

By Walter Williams | 10/20/14 06:28 PM

Some people suggest that if the price of something is raised, buyers will take more or the...

Predatory journalism

By Thomas Sowell | 10/20/14 05:51 PM

The New York Times is again on the warpath against what it calls "predatory lending."

Ebola burden on U.S. hospital system warrants tighter travel restrictions

By Hugh Hewitt | 10/19/14 05:00 PM

Among the arguments in favor of stricter travel restrictions on West Africans wishing to...

Lower oil prices are unambiguously good

By Lawrence Kudlow | 10/18/14 04:53 PM

The recent $20 drop in crude oil is an unambiguous good thing for the American and world...

Who's afraid of 'Rocky Mountain Heist'?

By Michelle Malkin | 10/17/14 01:29 PM

"Rocky Mountain Heist," produced by David Bossie's Citizens United and directed by Jason...

Ebola fear factor

By Linda Chavez | 10/17/14 01:08 PM

The one thing the media could do to help is to quit treating Ebola as if it is the most...

Democratic donors benefit from Democratic policies

By Timothy P. Carney | 10/17/14 06:00 AM

Republican donors may benefit from deregulation and tax cuts that Republicans favor, but...

Blaming Obama for Ebola problem at the expense of conservatism

By Philip Klein | 10/17/14 05:00 AM

As the spread of Ebola has captivated the nation, a number of conservatives and elected...

If minimum wage is so great, why cite bogus study?

By Larry Elder | 10/16/14 12:35 PM

This now infamous study by David Card and Alan Krueger did not in fact prove that after a...