John Kartch

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Assume an open countenance when the appetizer tray looms nearby

Joined October 2008

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John Kartch @johnkartch 12h

“That voters detest the state of prices, and that they believe (with obvious basis in fact) that tariffs are connected to this, is not disputable by credible people.”

David L. Bahnsen Verified account @DavidBahnsen 13h

I felt this piece had to be written, and I stand by everything it says nationalreview.com/2026/11/midter…
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John Kartch @johnkartch 13h

Amazing what a journalist can do when their top priority is not trying to impress other journalists.

Rob Henderson Verified account @robkhenderson 13h

It's clear that Douthat is around 2 standard deviations above the typical news correspondent. Refreshing and oddly unsettling to see somewhat that smart in that role.
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John Kartch @johnkartch 13h

Americans in no mood for tax hikes as seen by ballot measure results:

-CA rejects wealth tax
-CA bans any future wealth tax
-TN bans state property tax
-AZ bans mileage tax
-IA passes two-thirds requirement for tax hikes
-NC caps income tax

John Kartch @johnkartch 15h

Another big taxpayer win.
Despite the blue wave, voters are in No Mood for tax hikes.
Arizona bans any vehicle miles traveled tax+government limits on how much you drive.
atr.org/arizona-voters…

atr.org Arizona Voters Ban Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax, Govt Monitoring By Approving Prop. 141 - Americans... The threat of a Vehicle Miles Traveled tax has been thwarted in Arizona, along with any government monitoring or limits on how far residents can drive.

John Kartch @johnkartch 1d

Tariffs made life more difficult for small and midsized business all across this great land.

Cost, uncertainty, compliance burden, erratic actions take a toll.

Here’s a previously published letter to editor from a small manufacturer.