Sen. John McCain’s recent “straight talk” urging conservatives to support immigration reform to win Hispanic voters was more than incredibly misguided; it ignored the new political landscape that places principled leadership over political gain. In so doing, Sen. McCain only made it increasingly difficult that the Gang of Eight’s proposal will receive the backing in the…

With immigration once again taking center stage, conservatives must do two things. First of all, we must make clear—through actions as well as words—that we value, respect and welcome immigrants. Secondly, we must lead the discussion. Rather than be reactive naysayers, we must present policy proposals consistent with our principles, including the need to respect the rule…

Anyone hoping to hear a more conciliatory speech than the inaugural address must have been disappointed to hear an equally argumentative President deliver this year’s State of the Union Address. Oblivious to a Republican-controlled House of Representatives, the president ticked off a laundry list of lofty progressive goals that are sure to placate his liberal base, but…

First rule of Hispanic outreach: Don’t call it Hispanic outreach. To reach Hispanic voters, conservatives need to scrap most of the old playbook and replace it with a fresh, innovative and inspirational message that will appeal to every single American — including Hispanics. The first thing we need to do is resist a knee-jerk reaction that over-interprets the…

If the last four years were any indication of what we can expect in the next four years, Hispanics, like all Americans have plenty of reason to remain worried about our country’s economy. It’s hard to see how a President with a deeply liberal bend will pivot to the center in order to reduce our country’s 16 trillion dollar deficit. For Hispanics, this election was a…

The face of American politics is changing. And in case anyone had any doubts, the recent political conventions made it increasingly clear that both political parties are eager to claim the mantle of inclusion and diversity. For Republicans, Gov. Susana Martinez (R-NM), Gov. Brian Sandoval (R-NV) and of course, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) provide Republicans with three…

Why are some countries mired in poverty while others are prosperous? Are natural resources, geography or the consequences of history responsible for the divide between the rich and the poor, as some contend? Blaming the rich fits neatly into the narrative of populist class warfare, but the data reveals something else: The more economic freedom a country enjoys, the…

The narrative is well known: Hispanics are poised to influence the outcome of this year’s congressional and presidential election. The argument  is predicated on Hispanic growth in a number of “swing states,” including North Carolina, Virginia, Florida and New Mexico, to name a few. Despite the abysmal unemployment number among Hispanics, recent polling suggests that…

Ask any Hispanic immigrant why he or she came to this country, and the likely response you'll hear is: "for economic opportunities and a chance to earn an honest living." Like most waves of immigrants, Hispanics have come to America for the economic mobility they lack in their homeland. So what's America's secret? Here's a clue: It has nothing to do with big…

What is the proper size and scope of a federal government? A particularly timely question as scores of developed countries struggle with the aftermath of government spending binges. But how the United States, the world’s biggest economy, answers will be particularly instructive for this 21st century. To determine the future of the American economy, it is…