By Peter Goettler
This article appeared in The Hill (Online) on September 23, 2024.
This Cato Institute commentary suggests that the 2024 presidential candidates reflect broader issues in American governance, particularly the excessive power concentrated in the executive branch. Citing historical and recent examples, it argues that this concentration bypasses the constitutional intent for checks and balances, weakening Congress’s role. The article advocates for reducing presidential authority and reasserting legislative power, suggesting that Congress should reclaim its duties to prevent any president from wielding unchecked influence.
Read the full commentary: https://www.cato.org/commentary/dont-2024-presidential-candidates-lets-give-them-fewer-things-break