Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.
Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., a former Maryland governor and member of Congress, is a partner at the law firm King & Spalding and the author of “Turn this Car Around” and “America: Hope for Change” — books about national politics. His column appears in print on Sundays.
Recent Articles
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What Obama should have said
Here is what President Barack Obama should have said when he addressed the American people after his party's massive losses in Tuesday's election: "The American people have spoken. I made this election a referendum on my policies, and now both houses of Congress are under Republican control. All...
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American values under Obama
Two columns ago, I passed on a series of political observations from the heartland. Today, a snapshot of American values and viewpoints a decade and a half into the "new" millennium. For my left-leaning readers, you have much to be pleased about as America enters the seventh year of the Obama presidency....
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Send a message to D.C. on Election Day
For those of you inclined to send a message to Washington on Election Day, herewith a list of grievances that should get you plenty revved up: Spending: A federal debt approaching $18 trillion. Interest on the debt cost taxpayers $221 billion last year alone. Yet the president seldom cares to discuss...
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Middle class value claims are a 'joke' [Commentary]
It's the political season, which explains another column of "Things That Bug Me." Herewith my latest list for your consideration: Unemployment news that fails to note our declining labor force. Labor force participation is at a low last reached in 1978 (62.7 percent), and average hourly earnings...
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Respect the power of the pardon [Commentary]
"[O]ne man appears to be a more eligible dispenser of the mercy of government, than a body of men." — Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 74 Every politician wants a legacy — an issue or institution that evolves far beyond the official's time in public office. Sometimes, unexpected events intervene...
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Respect the power of the pardon [Commentary]
Respect the power of the pardon [Commentary]
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Cookie cutter campaigns [Commentary]
Cookie cutter campaigns [Commentary]
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Will Obama pass the buck on defeating ISIS? [Commentary]
Will Obama pass the buck on defeating ISIS? [Commentary]