August 11, 2026

Nationwide Poll: Most know that Mormons are Christians, but especially Republicans.

Most people consider Mormons–members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints–to be Christians, says a new nationwide poll by the Salt Lake Tribune. That’s interesting, and it’s also probably good news to Mitt Romney, whose biggest liability is not the health care reforms he signed as Governor of Massachusetts but his religion.

What’s more interesting, at least to me, is who questions Mormons’ Christianity. It’s not those “crazy” conservatives; rather, it’s the Democrats and Independents.

Why did the GOP lose NY-26? Not the reason you think.

The winning Democrat only won with 47%, just one point less than Barack Obama got in the district in 2008. Not exactly an awe-inspiring performance. Democrats won only because a third-party candidate—self-proclaimed tea partier Jack Davis—spent a reported $3 million of his own money. Absent Mr. Davis as a spoiler—he got 9% of the vote—Democrats […]

Cutting Non-Defense Discretionary Spending Just Isn’t Enough

Cutting discretionary spending alone is not going to solve our fiscal woes. Entitlement reform must happen if we’re to maintain our economic strength. That, or raise taxes. A lot. Related articles When is $100 billion not enough? (lawafterthebar.wordpress.com) Adding up the Federal Balance Sheet (lawafterthebar.wordpress.com) The answer to why Americans are OK with more spending […]

Social Value: The Market Is Smarter Than You, Mr. Congressman

Image via Wikipedia Economics. Whether you try to dodge it, ignore it, or explain it away, you cannot escape the laws of economics. Supply, demand, self-interest, etc, etc, etc. It’s like gravity. And like gravity, you ignore it at your own peril. Says Thomas Sowell (though I’ll not get into the partisan part of his […]

Why is Elena Kagan smiling? Hint: no more job interviews.

Elena Kagan‘s nomination went to the floor of the senate today.  Her nomination to our country’s highest bench will be debated on the floor, but her confirmation is all but assured.  In fact, with five Republicans already stating that they will vote for Kagan’s nomination, the debates will have less to do with her being on the […]

Matheson out of loop on Utah’s US Attorney

We’ve mentioned the strange case of the possible selection of Republican Robert Burns for US Attorney of Utah by Democratic President Barack Obama.  Usually, the President selects members of his own party, and usually with the suggestions and advice of members of his party in the state.  In Utah’s case, there are few of these. […]