The Electoral Battle Between James Madison and James Monroe
My e-book, The Battle for Virginia’s Fifth District, is the story of the 2010 primary battle in Virginia’s Fifth Congressional District between several tea party candidates and Robert Hurt, and then...
View ArticleExecutive Orders and the Constitution
Those of us who have reached a certain age can remember when presidential exercise of the “Executive Order” was a rare occurrence. Such is no longer the case. Indeed, it seems that an increasing number...
View ArticleMadison and Jefferson Defended the Constitution, Hamilton Usurped It
William, You’ve previously indicated your surprise that I trace the origins of the modern Tea Party movement’s critique of our federal government’s Constitutional usurpations to the actions of...
View Article“Defending the Constitution” is a Complicated and Ambiguous Idea
Michael, Great questions. Short answers first. 1. Do you agree with my broad view of Madison and Jefferson as the defenders of the Constitution and Hamilton as the usurper? No. 2. Do you agree with...
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