Politico's Analysis of the Heritage Foundation

Here is Politico Playbook analysis of the Heritage Foundation's standing in Washington:

Ever since Heritage created its political arm Heritage Action, GOP lawmakers have been frustrated with the once-important conservative think tank. Most Republicans on Capitol Hill have written it off as one of the groups that raises money off of opposing GOP leadership.

Here is a a recent Politico piece on the Heritage Foundation, as well as a Think Tank Watch piece on the think tank's influence on the federal budget.