‘Save Our States’ Archives
Two great legislators in Harrisburg
(Crossposted from Save Our States: protecting Federalism and the Electoral College) Today I had the pleasure of talking with two great legislators in Pennsylvania's state capitol. The Commonwealth Foundation had suggested I speak with Senator Mike Folmer because of his understanding of and dedication to America's founding principles. It turns [...]
Montpelier: The people’s house
The first thing you notice outside Vermont's Capitol Building is that it's beautiful, set back on a hill, built in the classical style, and topped with a golden dome. And the first thing you notice inside is that it's small. Walk around and it only gets smaller. The members have no personal offices and no personal staff. Neither do the party [...]
Live from Manchester (almost)
After wandering in at least two circumnavigations of part of downtown Manchester, New Hampshire, I ended up in Hooksett for the night. I remembered along the way that exactly ten years ago I was in Manchester in the final days of the all-important New Hampshire presidential primary. And that got me thinking about the debate over the Granite [...]
Live from Augusta, Maine
Turns out it's cold in Maine this time of year. My hop from Newark into Boston was almost canceled because of snow in the latter, which made the drive north take a little longer. One thing I did notice: lots of signs for Scott Brown as I wound my way from Boston through Salem and finally to Interstate 95 (given the time, I'd never use the [...]
I hear New England is lovely this time of year
So tomorrow I fly to Newark, then up to Boston. And it all has nothing to do with the excitement brewing over Tuesday's special election for the Senate seat formerly held, and held, and held ... by Ted Kennedy. I'm actually driving north from Boston to Augusta, Maine. There I begin a series of visits to state capitals to expose the risks of the [...]
