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False Promises

Scott Lilly - February 9, 2020

Americans have become increasingly cynical of politics and politicians. Contrary to the popular view, I think most politicians actually make a good...

You Picked a Fine Time to Leave Me Lucille

Scott Lilly - February 25, 2020

More than 40 years ago, Kenny Rogers’ released a hit single with the chorus line, “You Picked a Fine Time to Leave Me...

Borders

Scott Lilly - October 30, 2023

From the time I first got involved in politics as a young man, my Republican friends always wanted me to play a game that...

Will Congress Push Public Debt to 97 Percent of GDP?

Scott Lilly - November 10, 2017

The Congressional Budget Office has released an analysis of the new House Republican tax plan which indicates that the deficit will increase by $1.7...