President Obama insists hes a free-market guy. But you have to wonder whether he understands how a free economy really works.

Obama specializes in knocking down straw men. 'I reject the view that says our problems will simply take care of themselves,' he said, implying that's the view of Republicans. It's the view of almost no one.

Never miss it - that's the second biggest compliment I'd give to RealClearPolitics.com. The first is that it has become indispensable to anyone, in or outside of journalism, who's interested in politics, policy, or world affairs.

Ronald Reagan has a story for every occasion. Bill Clinton has an excuse for every occasion.

Religion's crucial role in the lives of many people... is rejected out of hand by the political community, especially the press.

The most important quality any piece of writing can have is doneness.

The only person who was a strong public opponent of the war in Iraq is Barack Obama. The other people weren't. So I can understand why all the left is mad, because they're being shut out.