The attack on ObamaCare was that Congress does not have the power under the Commerce Clause to force a private citizen into a private contractual relationship. If such a thing is permitted to stand, the anti-ObamaCare forces argue, there will be no limit to Congresss power in the future. – John Podhoretz
Newt Gingrich has a restless and outsized intelligence that is tragically unleavened by any kind of critical sensibility. – John Podhoretz
If you want to know why Republicans and conservatives are in a political crisis, you need only consider the fact that the Rights deeply held view now boils down to this: Taxes should not go up on the wealthy, and your health benefits should be cut. – John Podhoretz
Making recess appointments when the Senate isnt in recess is neither rational nor moderate. Its a raw misuse of executive power by a president whose love of government is his most vulnerable spot with the electorate. – John Podhoretz