Demers: Republicans should move past Obamacare, also focus on immigration
The GOP will not succeed in the upcoming midterm elections if it proves itself to be a single-issue party. Unfortunately, that appears to be exactly… Read more »
Writer archives: Ethan Demers
Demers: Boehner should clarify GOP immigration stance
Speaking last Thursday, House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) made a concerted effort to temper immigration reform expectations for this year. "I never underestimated the difficulty… Read more »
Demers: Both parties should work together to settle entitlement, tax debates
During his annual State of the Union Address last Tuesday, President Barack Obama alluded to a debate that needs to be taken more seriously. “For… Read more »
Demers: GOP should consider Paul Ryan for 2016 presidential election
Prior to the Chris Christie “bridge-gate” scandal, the New Jersey governor was the front-runner to become the Republican presidential nominee in 2016. According to Real… Read more »
Demers: US should emerge as leader in Arctic geopolitics
The Arctic region will play a vital role in future foreign policy strategies and projections of many states, but the effect this will ultimately have… Read more »
Demers: Citizens should become more aware of corruption within US prison system
The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world today. The rising number of people incarcerated in the United States first came about… Read more »
Demers: Obama loses credibility among American people for carelessness, secrecy
There was a time when one of the major reasons the majority of the American public not only approved of, but also seemed to like,… Read more »
Demers: Government should cut entitlements, refocus investments on research efforts
Non-defense research and development spending has become a classic case of rhetoric versus reality in Washington, D.C. Politicians pay lip service to the importance of… Read more »
Demers: Moving further away from government shutdown, political debate should now preside over debt reduction
The government shutdown and debt ceiling debacles brought about by Republican brinkmanship were politically costly and ultimately resulted in no major concessions from Democrats. From… Read more »
Demers: Congress should assert itself, prevent Trans-Pacific Partnership from becoming finalized trade agreement
Presidents and prime ministers of several countries met at the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Bali, Indonesia from Oct. 5 to Oct. 7 to… Read more »
Demers: Hyper-political correctness should not override interests of American culture
Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder should not give in to outside political pressure coming from the cultural Left regarding the team’s nickname. This reflects the… Read more »
Demers: Republicans cannot doubt climate change, should step up as leaders on issue
With the majority of the world now composed of industrialized nations, it’s obvious that not one single country can solve global warming on its own.… Read more »
Demers: Campaign finance reform remains major political issue
No political issue strikes more at the heart of democracy than campaign finance reform. But now, after years of struggle, finance reform may finally gain… Read more »
Demers: President Obama’s views on war differ from his former outlook as senator
On Tuesday night, President Obama will address Americans regarding the issue of whether or not the United States will become militarily involved in Syria. While… Read more »
Demers: Welfare reform necessary to end cycle of long-term dependents
Welfare’s effect on poverty has long been the subject of controversy in the United States. A new study released by Michael Tanner of the Cato… Read more »
Demers: Divided citizens' attitudes, public frustration drives extreme political polarization
A certain degree of political polarization has always existed in America. Today, we have reached a point where polarization is no longer beneficial, but detrimental… Read more »
Demers: For the long-term interest of party, Republicans must support path to citizenship for immigrants
Republicans have a truly damaged brand with Hispanic voters, especially in the wake of racist comments made recently by Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa). Given the… Read more »
Demers: Republicans must construct a more effective political narrative for future electoral success
There is a buzzword in Washington, D.C. today: gridlock. It has come about as a result of increasing political polarization in the American public, the… Read more »
Demers: Keystone XL Pipeline decision could define Obama’s environmental legacy
The Keystone XL Pipeline extension provides President Barack Obama a chance to put his money where his mouth is regarding global warming — and he’s… Read more »
Demers: Student loan debt crisis universally relevant as value of education rises
Skyrocketing student loan debt is not only an issue for those in financial trouble. The student loan debt crisis is a relevant issue for everyone… Read more »
