Open Thread

February 16th, 2010 9:18 AM

For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: a resurgent federalism?

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 59% of likely voters say states should have the right to opt out of federal government programs they don’t agree with. Just 25% disagree, while another 15% are not sure...

Sixty-three percent (63%) of voters also think states should have the right to opt out of federally mandated programs if the federal government doesn’t help pay for them. Seventeen percent (17%) say states should not have the right to opt out of federally mandated programs.

David Freddoso asks, "Is the Tenth Amendment becoming sexy again?"