The Libertarians

Hillary for President! Bring on Gridlock!

Bryan Caplan sums up why most libertarians I know, myself included, hope Hillary beats Obama for the Democratic nomination:

In terms of policy, Hillary and Obama look extremely similar to me; I prefer either to McCain because I think they’re more likely to get the U.S. out of Iraq. But Hillary worries me a lot less than Obama because leaving Iraq is likely to be her only major political success. Hillary has a built-in army of enemies, and she’s making more enemies every day. (I’ve talked to Obama supporters who hate her more than Rush Limbaugh does!) Obama, in contrast, is genuinely likeable. At least during his honeymoon period, he might be able to unite the country behind a long list of “progressive” reforms. And that’s what makes him dangerous to liberty.

The ability to “get things done” is exactly what liberty-loving Americans do not want from their politicians. Passing legislation means more regulations, larger bureaucracies and greater interference in individuals’ personal and financial lives. No thanks. And with that, a big GO Hillary! Bring gridlock to Washington. Please.