Earlier this month, conservatives were confident that opposing tax cuts would mean political suicide for the Democrats at a time when the economy was faltering. Now the Democrats, with help from comrade McCain, have redefined the rules. President Bush is on the defense. If he signs any version of the bill, McCain emerges stronger. The losers are issue advocacy groups, free speech, and the right of Americans to effect legislation by petitioning their government.
Soft money is a counterfeit issue.
TR contributor Bonnie Chernin Rogoff is a freelance writer, satirist and author residing in the Marine Park section of Brooklyn NY with her husband and two Burmese cats. All rights reserved.