OP here. I found the article via a link elsewhere but checked on Brookings' reputation before submitting. From my (granted non-American) perspective and based o

OP here. I found the article via a link elsewhere but checked on Brookings' reputation before submitting. From my (granted non-American) perspective and based on various links and citations on their Wikipedia page, they seemed about as centrist as you might be for a think tank. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brookings_Institution https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brookings_Institution My own political outlook is largely libertarian but with a predilection for voting for whatever local politician brings the Tour de France within spitting distance of my apartment. ;)