”[A] LARGELY CONSERVATIVE ELECTORATE has always wanted lower taxes, smaller but more competent government, fewer overseas commitments, honest government, and officials who live like the public they represent — and it can’t seem to find that package in any party or candidate being presented to it. Indeed, the Obama medicine is now seen as worse than the Bush disease, in that he less competently oversaw the war in Afghanistan, blew apart the budget, and lives more royally than any Republican.”

Victor Davis Hanson, warning Republicans and Democrats alike. Are they wise enough to take heed?