Supply Side News: Larry Kudlow writes Smoot-Trump falters as GOP ducks economy in the opening arguments; Ralph Benko builds on Larry Kudlow's analysis of how GOP presidential candidates are balking at presenting a strong, credible, economic growth message, attributing the cause to "The Money-Empathy Gap."

Politics and Government

At Real Clear Politics, Larry Kudlow writes Smoot-Trump falters as GOP ducks economy in the opening arguments; On CNBC, Larry Kudlow criticizes Donald Trump’s protectionist remarks.

Ralph Benko at Forbes.com builds on Larry Kudlow's analysis of how GOP presidential candidates are balking at presenting a strong, credible, economic growth message, attributing the cause to "The Money-Empathy Gap."

Monetary Policy

At Liberty Street Economics, James Narron and Don Morgan discuss the California gold rush and the gold standard. 

Tax

From The Daily Signal, Kate Scanlon covers Marco Rubio’s remarks on why we need tax reform. 

Regulatory Reform

In The Washington Times, Stephen Moore writes conservative coal towns are being destroyed by President Obama’s regulations. 

From Forbes.com, Norbert Michel debunks the myth of financial deregulation.