We must hold sacred the finely tuned checks and balances of federalism. The rights and liberties we are afforded in this country are only as strong as the form of government we have in place that protects those rights and liberties.
#NeverBernie
With victory in Nevada, Senator Bernie Sanders has solidified his place as the Democratic frontrunner and likely sets Democrats on a path to repeat the 2016 Republican story. I will not be part of that story.
Episode 3 – The Floor Speeches of Amash and Romney
Without any interruption, commentary, or editing, here are the floor speeches on impeachment from Rep. Justin Amash and Senator Mitt Romney. (Podcast episode, as well as transcript, including embedded videos of the speeches)
War Powers | The Senate Passes a Bipartisan Rebuke of President Trump
Voting 55 to 45, the US Senate passes a resolution seeking to limit the President’s unilateral war powers.
Episode 2 – New Centrism and the Sphere of Natural Law
Justin Stapley explains new centrism further and delves into what constitutes the sphere of natural law, explaining several of the ways both parties have abandoned it.
The “Unfaithful Elector”: A Safety Valve
Some states argue they should be able to force the hand of unfaithful electors. Their arguments are exactly backwards.
Principles or Prudence?
Justin Stapley weighs in on the question of principles or prudence in the matter of impeachment.
Principles Should Trump Prudence
Scott Howard replies to Josh Lewis on the importance of prudence in the matter of impeachment.
The Death of Constitutional Process
The carefully crafted system of checks and balances has largely been supplanted by pens and phones.
A Conservative Case for Reforming the Electoral College
There are ways to improve presidential elections without destroying basic tenants of the US Constitution.