Weak Economy May Hurt GOP Worse Than Dems
Recent signs of an economic slowdown -- stock market declines, so-so job numbers, sluggish growth -- could well end up hurting Republicans in Congress. Recent signs of an economic slowdown -- stock market declines, so-so job numbers, sluggish growth -- aren’t a good reason for Republicans to …America's Wild Spaces Get the Shaft
In a setback to conservationists, the White House this week abandoned a proposal that would have led to the creation of new wilderness areas out West. The Obama administration has backed away from a policy to designate as "wild lands" federal acreage that merits consideration for permanent …GOP's Debt Fight Strategy Backfires
Initially, many Republicans believed Obama would be blamed for any pain from not increasing the debt ceiling. That party's beginning to realize that was wishful thinking. A very strange thing happened this week—truth appeared in Washington, D.C. After President Obama met with House Republicans…Palin's Mandate Hypocrisy
As Mitt Romney announced his bid for president, Sarah Palin took a shot at his health care plan by criticizing government mandates. But Alaska has a few of its own. On the day Mitt Romney formally announced his bid for the GOP presidential nomination, former Alaska Governor took a shot at his …Hirsi Ali: Honor Killings on the Rise in the West
Islamic honor killings are becoming more common in the West and Ayaan Hirsi Ali is determined to get authorities to take the problem seriously. Islamic honor killings are making appearances in the West, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali is determined to do something about it. Hirsi Ali is the founder of the …The Right's Coming Romneycare Defense
If Romney prevails in the GOP primary, give Hugh Hewitt credit for articulating the rationalization that will allow talk radio to swing back into line behind his campaign. Here's an interesting exchange: NRO's Kathryn Lopez and radio host Hugh Hewitt walking back from their ardent support for …Default Fears Start to Shake Investors
Many in the GOP might claim that a short-term default wouldn't have any negative effects, but there are signs that the debt fight has already begun to worry markets. In a vote that was not close, the House of Representatives rejected a “clean” debt ceiling increase Tuesday night, setting the stage …GOP Now Owns the Debt Crisis
After the House's clean debt vote, one thing is clear: any negative fallout from the debt battle will be laid at the GOP's feet. The House of Representatives overwhelmingly defeated the motion to pass a “clean” increase in the United States’ federal debt limit last night. No surprise, right? …GOP Running Out of Time to Win Debt Fight
The clean debt limit vote has predictably failed. But by wasting time on political games, the GOP may have run out of time to cut the long-term spending deal they want. The clean debt limit vote has predictably failed. Of course, it wasn’t the best conceivable option. A debt ceiling increase …How Palin Taps the GOP's Economic Fears
For non-wealthy Republicans - as for non-wealthy Americans generally - the past half-decade has been a terrible time. This is part three in a series. Click here for part one and part two . Not every Republican lives in Greenwich and earns millions. For non-wealthy Republicans - as …A Debt Fight the GOP Can't Win
Fighting over the debt limit will end in a GOP defeat. The party should instead use its political capital to fight for serious entitlement reform. Congress’ rejection of a “clean” debt ceiling increase isn’t surprising and probably won’t have many short-term consequences. Largely because most …Extreme Weather: A Climate Change Wake Up Call?
Climate scientists have been predicting for years that carbon loading in our atmosphere will create droughts, floods and other extreme weather events. Bill McKibben, founder of the global climate campaign 350.org , recently wrote an op-ed for the Washington Post titled em> A link between …Budget Ahead for Disaster Relief
Eric Cantor is right that Missouri's disaster relief should be offset by other cuts. But a one-time offset isn’t enough: we need a permanent fund to pay for disaster relief. Eric Cantor is right to insist that disaster relief payments to Missouri and other tornado-damaged locales be offset with …Want Big Budget Cuts? Weaken the Dollar
Republicans promise that rapid action to cut government spending will return us to prosperity. But their approach may not work if they also call for a strong dollar. Republicans promise that rapid action to cut government spending will lead to a quick return to prosperity. They have some …
Who Really Wins with Ryan's Budget?
Sarah Palin speaks to a radical mood: a mood of victimization and resentment. But Paul Ryan speaks to another radical mood: the radicalism felt by many affluent Americans. This is part two in a series. Click here for part 1 . Palin speaks to a radical mood in the country: a mood of …Romney: The Candidate the Media Forgot
The media is following Sarah Palin's every move while they also ignore the GOP's clear front-runner: Mitt Romney. The media is following Sarah Palin's every move, but as I write in my CNN column today, they also ignoring the GOP's clear front-runner: Mitt Romney. Sarah Palin has mesmerized the …Hospitals: The New Teachers' Unions?
In the 80s and 90s, teachers’ unions resisted measuring education progress with student testing. Now hospitals are opposing similar efficiency tests. Are hospitals the new public-school teachers' unions? From the New York Times today : More generally, [hospitals] are apprehensive about …Arrest Warrant Won't Make Qaddafi Budge
By issuing an arrest warrant for his war crimes, the chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Court will guarantee Qaddafi won’t go quietly. By issuing an arrest warrant for his war crimes, the chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Court is guaranteeing that Libya’s Muammar …An American Warrior in an African War
Frum Forum contributor Sean Linnane is hard at work on a novel. This Memorial Day, we present the prologue to his latest work. Frum Forum contributor Sean Linnane is hard at work on a novel. This Memorial Day, we present the prologue to his latest work: As a map, the continent of …