When Republicans fail to advance a limited government agenda when they have power, it does not merely entrench the status quo — it paves the road for liberals to fulfill their expansionist dreams when they’re in charge.

There is no better example of this than on healthcare policy. For decades, Republican inaction and acquiesce has allowed liberals to make uneven yet substantial progress toward their ultimate goal of imposing government-run healthcare on the United States. This time, Republican dithering may just enable Democrats to reach that promised land.