Speaking of Reagan, his old gang yesterday, the Board of
Directors of the American Conservative Union, unanimously passed a
resolution supporting the valiant efforts of
Rep. Mike Pence and the Republican Study Committee to cut spending
through "Operation Offset." It's a real shot in the arm for Pence
and his fellows, and a much-needed shot across the bow of the GOP
leadership. The 32-member ACU Board is made up of the likes of
David Keene, Grover Norquist, Wayne LaPierre, and Steve Moore --
the leadership would be wise to pay attention.
This is a happy development. For the base has been incredibly
patient with this Congress and indeed the Bush administration. A
little public cage-rattling is very much in order -- perhaps
overdue.
