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Blog No. 97. #NeverCruz (and why John Kasich MUST stay in)

by Douglas M. Parker
April 6, 2016

Ted Cruz’s decisive victory in Wisconsin is a key building block in the Trump Wall—the wall to prevent Donald Trump from becoming the Republican nominee. It must not, however, be taken as evidence that Cruz himself is someone around whom the party should now rally. That, we believe would be a disastrous mistake. Thus, while a good deal of ink has been spilled in assessing the #NeverTump movement, it is now past time for a #NeverCruz movement to rise and take hold.Read More »Blog No. 97. #NeverCruz (and why John Kasich MUST stay in)

Blog 64. Jeb Bush: Israel and Indiana

by Douglas M. Parker
April 2, 2015

Although we have indicated our tentative support for Jeb Bush to be the Republican nominee, it is still early days: Bush has yet to articulate his position on several major issues and the dynamics of the primary campaign, including the debates among the candidates – sometimes entertaining and sometimes dismaying – lie well down the road. We are in agreement with Bush on the two issues with which he has been most clearly identified and most sharply criticized from the right – immigration reform and Common Core. More generally, we have favored Bush for reasons suggested in a March 30 New York Times analysis, “Jeb Bush and Scott Walker Point G.O.P. To Contrary Paths.” A principal point was Bush’s distaste for paralyzing polarization:Read More »Blog 64. Jeb Bush: Israel and Indiana

Special Bulletin Short Takes: DHS Funding, Netanyahu, Ferguson, and King v. Burwell

by Douglas M. Parker
March 8, 2015July 1, 2015

Last week was a busy one in Wobegon by the Potomac, so we thought we would settle for brief comments on the potpourri of happenings.Read More »Special Bulletin Short Takes: DHS Funding, Netanyahu, Ferguson, and King v. Burwell

Blog No 21. The Agreement with Iran: Historic Breakthrough or Historic Mistake?

by Douglas M. Parker
November 26, 2013November 26, 2013

As soon as it was signed, the Agreement with Iran became a subject of vigorous debate. As is often the case, RINOcracy.com questions some of the claims on both sides of the debate. In our view, it is neither a historic breakthrough nor a historic mistake. Whether it is one or the other, or more likely neither, will not be known for at least six months or perhaps much longer.

Iran’s Nuclear Capability: BBC News, Nov 24, 2013