Where is the Indian political grouping that emphasises growth over equity, seeks equality of opportunity rather than outcome, celebrates the private sector as an engine of economic prosperity, and champions the cause of a strong military?

The ruling, left-leaning Congress Party is failing India. However, their opposition--the BJP--is not ready to enter the global mainstream as a modern conservative party.

Arlen Specter has left the Republican Party in name as he had already left it in spirit over the stimulus vote.

Alan D. Viard, a resident scholar at AEI, reviews the budget outlook, the need for tax reform and the benefits of moving to a progressive consumption tax. He also discusses his forthcoming book, Progressive Consumption Taxation: The X Tax Revisited, which he coauthored with Robert Carroll of Ernst & Young. The book will be published by AEI Press in the Spring.

Obama is hardly alone in his effort to mythologize China in order to justify expansion of government. Obviously, China’s a formidable economic player, and a growing military and diplomatic power. But only a fool would trade our problems for theirs.

Senator Olympia Snowe's dwindling support reflects the growing influence of the Tea Party in the Maine GOP and her constituents' desire for a more conservative candidate.

Tea party candidates may lack polish, but some have sharper political instincts than their detractors in the press have been able to understand.

As co-authors of Why ObamaCare Is Wrong for America,we strongly recommend that the Affordable Care Act of 2010 should be repealed and replaced as soon as possible.