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Opinionating the Vote #16
Opinionator —
Notes for the New Punditry: Orin Kerr, a George Washington University law professor who blogs at The Volokh Conspiracy, highlights some of “the new ground rules” for political commentary during an Obama administration. Kerr writes: 1) Republicans Must Now Oppose Executive Power; Democrats Must Be In Favor Of It. In the last few years, Republicans have been the defenders of executive power: A muscular executive has been needed to fight the war on terror. On the other hand, Democrats have opposed a strong executive on the ground that it threatens the rule of law. Please note ...
American Conservatives Contemplate the Next Four Years
PoliGazette —
... The Volokh Conspiracy explains what conservatives need to do in their role as the country’s opposition: oppose executive power, try to control spending, act responsible, criticize policies that won’t go anywhere, defend policies that will work. Defend principles, but do so a reasonable manner. ...
Ten things that aren't changing
Stubborn Facts —
... Conspirator Orin Kerr has this memo reminding political commentators that, as a result of the election, parties must now brief opposite sides. Republicans are now against executive power and Democrats for it (cf. SF: ...
FYI for Political Commentators
Deceiver.com —
Presented without comment from the Volokh Conspiracy:
With a switch from Republican to Democratic control of the White House a few weeks away, I thought I would remind political commentators of the new ground rules.
1) Republicans Must Now Oppose Executive Power; Democrats Must Be In Favor Of It. In the last few years, Republicans have been the defenders of executive power: A muscular executive has been needed to fight the war on terror. On the other hand, Democrats have opposed a strong executive on the ground that it ...
