NCPA Commentaries by Pete du Pont

Governor Pete du Pont is a Board Member of the National Center for Policy Analysis. He writes a regular column for OpinionJournal.com, the online news service of The Wall Street Journal.

Pete du Pont has served as Governor of Delaware, U.S. Congressman (R-DE), and former candidate for President of the United States (1988). Gov. du Pont formerly hosted a nationally-syndicated radio commentary and appeared on several editions of the PBS Firing Line debates with William F. Buckley, Jr.

  • Jan 26, 2005

    The New New Deal

    Social Security reform pits progressive Bush against reactionary Dems.
  • Dec 27, 2004

    It Was a Very Good Year

    America and democrats of the world can be proud of 2004.
  • Nov 29, 2004

    Pursue Happiness, Vote GOP

    If the Democratic Party allows itself to be defined by Ted Kennedy, Michael Moore and the editorial page of the New York Times, while Republicans, their president and their strengthened congressional majorities encourage the pursuit of happiness in an opportunity and ownership society, then Mr. and Mrs. America will make sure conservatives are in power for a great many years to come.
  • Oct 27, 2004

    A Man of Conviction

    Why Bush will win.
  • Sep 30, 2004

    Bush the Great?

    Maybe, if he continues with pre-emption and reforms Social Security.
  • Aug 12, 2004

    Can Kerry Execute?

    Why governors make better presidents than senators do.
  • Jul 12, 2004

    A Dime's Worth of Difference?

    Four Republican senators are determined to raise your taxes.


  • Jun 20, 2004

    Fathers and Families

    The presence of a father is critical to a child's health, safety and upbringing.
  • Jun 14, 2004

    Is America Going Soft?

    Will this election mark a turning point? Let's hope not.
  • May 24, 2004

    Pump Power

    Gas is good. Here's how to keep it flowing.