I have argued numerous times that the left’s policies—incessant marketing to the contrary notwithstanding—don’t actually help the poor. I have also argued at length that conservatives, Republicans, and free-marketeers everywhere should go on offense on that very point.

One of the many exhibits in evidence …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Following is the full text of Gov. Mitch Daniels’ Republican Address to the Nation, as prepared for delivery:

“The status of ‘loyal opposition’ imposes on those out of power some serious responsibilities: to show respect for the Presidency and its occupant, to express agreement …