The Simple Lesson of John Sullivan’s Defeat in OK-1

Feeling comfortable in his home crowd, Sullivan proudly defended his support for the NatGas Act during a debate two weeks ago. But Jim Bridenstine spoke to the inner-core of the conservative Oklahoma crowd. He called the bill a “big-government boondoggle” and boldly declared that “we ought not let Washington, D.C., control free markets with tax subsidies.” As they say, the rest is history. This must serve as an enduring lesson for those who desire to let the free market work – at least in the most conservative parts of the country.