Grover Norquist loves Danny Tarkanian. So we learned Friday when Tarkanian, who wants to be secretary of state, announced he had signed Norquist9s nationally circulated pledge to "oppose any and all efforts to increase taxes." I don't mean to pick on Tarkanian - although the job he is seeking has nothing to do with tax policy -- but to make this point: How asinine. This is the dumbing-down of politics epitomized by such meaningless pledges. Not only is it ludicrous for any candidate to sign such a pledge- who knows what circumstances will arise? But none will be able to stick to it. Even if they try, there will always be votes to demagogue. It's silly and pathetic - but it will make a good mail piece.
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