A recent poll by Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government found that nearly two-thirds of Americans already believe the presidential campaign is boring. More ominous signs came during the Republican candidates' December 2 debate in New Hampshire. But things could change if the campaign becomes a real debate about the fundamentals of freedom.
Some campaigns focus on the particulars of specific policy proposals.
Bill Clinton and Al Gore have done so much damage to the very foundations of American freedom, however, that this campaign should stick to the basics. Three of these foundations are a restrained judiciary, the separation of government powers, and federalism. Yet Clinton and Gore have appointed 334 activist judges who believe they can change the law made by the people. Mr. Gore has pledged to continue this assault on freedom. It makes little difference what elected representatives do under such activist judicial rule.