Cato Institute has been an independent source of libertarian views for 35 years . Robert Levy : If Charles Koch takes control of Cato , he 'll turn it into a partisan policy shop . He says any attempt to direct Cato initiatives will result in quick devaluation of the Cato brand . Levy : Tim Phillips , president of Americans for Prosperity , left little doubt as to what their plans are when he spoke with the New York Times that same month : `` From an operational standpoint , we 're going to have a field effort in targeted states that is doing phones , door to door , and integrated with direct mail and social media . The Kochs have already spent millions on political campaigns and think tanks that are not directly related to their business interests.
Cato Institute has been an independent source of libertarian views for 35 years . Robert Levy : If Charles Koch takes control of Cato , he 'll turn it into a partisan policy shop . He says any attempt to direct Cato initiatives will result in quick devaluation of the Cato brand . Levy : The Kochs have already spent millions on political campaigns and think tanks that are not directly related to their business interests.