Obama's explanation for the slowdown in economic growth is that the public sector is hurting, and that's where Washington must step in and act. John Podhoretz acteconomicexplanation Change image and share on social
Your race and gender don't change, but you can choose to change your political affiliation at will. John Podhoretz affiliationchangechoose Change image and share on social
For Obama to save himself, he should be thinking about the example of an unlikely Republican predecessor: Richard Nixon. John Podhoretz nixonobamapredecessor Change image and share on social
All non-incumbent campaigns promise hope and change, but Obama took the promise to a new level of absurdity. He suggested that a vote for him would literally transform the Earth. John Podhoretz absurditycampaignchange Change image and share on social
But like a born actor who only really wants to direct, Gingrich has always been unsatisfied with what he's brilliant at. He can't still his hunger to deliver grand pronouncements on life, liberalism, conservatism, religion and whatever else swims into his consciousness. John Podhoretz actorbearbrilliant share on social
The classic rule of thumb is that if you are an intellectual ideological magazine, you do better in opposition than you do if your views are reflected by people in power. John Podhoretz classicideologicalintellectual Change image and share on social
Obama learned from Ronald Reagan that it helps to strike an optimistic tone. But genuine optimism deriving from American exceptionalism, it turns out, does not come naturally to him. John Podhoretz americanderiveexceptionalism Change image and share on social
Many people crave security and stability rather than risk-taking, and that doesn't make them any less American. They are the workers rather than the job creators, and all societies need both. John Podhoretz americancravecreator Change image and share on social
Newt Gingrich is a very intelligent man, if he says so himself. John Podhoretz gingrichintelligentman Change image and share on social
If you want to know why Republicans and conservatives are in a political crisis, you need only consider the fact that the Right's 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 benefitboilconservative share on social