The Wrap-up

On the heels of a George Will op-ed, Ed Crane considers the implications of John McCain’s preference for “clean government” over the First Amendment.

The Hartford Courant details how conservatives are dominating Congress’ agenda.

Harry Alford, president and CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, argues that a windfall profits tax will only hurt consumers.

Cato’s Jerry Taylor and Peter Van Doren note the hypocrisy of Republican do-somethingism over gas prices.

Peggy Noonan thinks a November defeat for the GOP would be a victory for fiscal responsibility.

Colin McNickle, editor of one of the few libertarian editorial newspaper pages (the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review), reflects on the connection between ignorance and the price of gas.