by Dan Mitchell | Feb 20, 2019 | Blogs, Economics, Trade
One of the interesting games in Washington is deciding who on the right (however defined) is a “Trumpie” and who is a “Reaganite.” Here are a few indicators. If you claim to be for small government, but cheer Trump’s support of greater federal involvement in child...
by Dan Mitchell | Nov 11, 2017 | Blogs, Economics, Taxation
Back on November 2, I summarized the good and not-so-good features of the tax plan put forth by House Republicans. Here are the parts that made me happy. Lower corporate tax rate. Ending the deduction for state and local income taxes. Death tax repeal. And what was...
by Dan Mitchell | Jul 27, 2015 | Big Government, Blogs, Government Spending, Taxation
When giving speeches outside the beltway, I sometimes urge people to be patient with Washington. Yes, we need fundamental tax reform and genuine entitlement reform, but there’s no way Congress can make those changes with Obama in the White House. But there are some...
by Dan Mitchell | Dec 20, 2014 | Big Government, Blogs
Two years ago, I jumped on USA Today for stating that the 112th Congress was the “least productive” since the end of World War II. My argument was very straightforward. It’s better to have no legislation than bad legislation. Here’s some of what I wrote about USA...
by Dan Mitchell | Dec 4, 2013 | Big Government, Blogs
Let’s do a simple thought experiment and answer the following question: Do you think that additional laws from Washington will give you more freedom and more prosperity? I don’t know how you will answer, but I strongly suspect most Americans will say “no.” Indeed,...
