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The Silver Linings of a Republican Shellacking

November 5, 2026 By Nicholas Kerr Leave a Comment

Republicans took a shellacking in the 2026 elections. But political parties aren’t sports teams, and not every Republican defeat is a defeat for free markets or individual liberty. From rejected wealth taxes and government borrowing to victories for common sense and a possible backlash against corruption, there were some encouraging results hiding beneath the Democratic wave.

Filed Under: Policy Rants Tagged With: Democrats, republicans

Honoring traditions and being part of the solution post-RBG

September 29, 2020 By Nicholas Kerr Leave a Comment

As hearings begin this week for Amy Coney Barrett to take the seat of inspirational Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the predictable calls continue to not confirm a replacement until after the election. Some are suggesting that senate majority leader Mitch McConnell’s 2016 approach to not hold hearings on President Obama’s nomination of Merrick […]

Filed Under: Random Rants Tagged With: Democrats, electoral college, kavanaugh, rbg, republicans, ruth bader ginsburg

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Nicholas Kerr is a Dallas-based marketing and loyalty executive, currently leading loyalty and CRM marketing for Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy at Brinker International. Previously, he led Microsoft Rewards and held senior leadership positions in consumer marketing and loyalty.

Raised in New Zealand, Nicholas writes The Kerrant, sharing his perspectives on economics, public policy, business, technology, and life. His commentary has appeared in National Review, The Washington Examiner, The Australian, The Australian Financial Review, and New Zealand newspapers including the Otago Daily Times. He has also addressed Chambers of Commerce, think tanks, and other organizations in Seattle and Dallas.

The views expressed on The Kerrant are entirely his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Brinker International, his employers (past or present), or any other organization with which he is affiliated. Read More…

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