I Like Bill Daley, You Will Too
Thursday’s announcement that William Daley will be the new Chief of Staff was hardly unexpected. But, surprise or not, it's a superb choice. Thursday’s announcement that President Obama has picked longtime business executive and Democratic leader William Daley as his new White House Chief of …RNC Member Pushes "Anyone But Steele" Strategy
Oregon National Committeeman Solomon Yue has an interesting strategy to promote his 'anyone-but-Steele' approach in the vote for RNC chair. Oregon National Committeeman Solomon Yue has an interesting strategy to promote his 'anyone-but-Steele' approach to the vote for RNC chairman next week: vote …France's Top Socialist Goes Rogue
Manuel Valls, the predicted Socialist nominee in France's 2012 presidential election is bucking his party's opposition to Sarkozy's labor reforms. Manuel Valls, the predicted Socialist nominee in France’s 2012 presidential election, has thrust the debate surrounding the 35-hour workweek back …Germany Pushes Religious Freedom in Muslim World
As the New Year's attack on an Egyptian church showed, Christian minorities abroad often face persecution. Now Germany's decided to take a stand. On December 17, 2010, the German Bundestag in Berlin passed a parliamentary resolution defending the fundamental human right to freedom of religion …Semi-Married
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo's decision to invite his girlfriend Sandra Lee into the Governor’s mansion is another sign of the decline of marriage. Governor Andrew Cuomo has seen fit to invite his girlfriend of five years, the statuesque blonde Sandra Lee , into the Governor’s mansion. Sandra Lee …6.3 Million Lost Health Insurance in 2009
Health care spending slowed its rate of growth in 2009. But here's the bad news: the recession had a catastrophic effect on Americans' coverage. So here's the good news : health care spending slowed its rate of growth in 2009, posting the lowest increase in half a century. Here's the bad news: …Saving Captain Honors
The Navy was wrong to relieve Captain Honors of his command of the USS Enterprise . But there is still time to salvage his military career. Frum Forum ’s Peter Worthington isn’t the only one who is dismayed and disappointed that the Navy has relieved Captain Owen Honors of his command of the …Are Health Insurers Too Weak?
Empowering health insurers may help contain health care costs, but the move could also stifle medical research and innovation. David Frum’s comments about insurance companies raise an important point, but he’s wrong to assume that a system that empowers insurers will necessarily produce more …Flashback to the Last GOP Takeover
Do you remember where you were when Newt Gingrich assumed the speakership in 1995? Do you remember where you were when Newt Gingrich assumed the speakership in 1995? I do! I spent the evening at a party at which Gingrich himself showed up - accompanied by two of the original cast members of the …Captain Honor Firing Dishonors Navy
The Navy has terminated the career of one of its most promising captains only because his sense of humor violated political correctness. The U.S. Navy has terminated the career of one of its most promising captains -- not because of incompetence or battle inadequacy, but because his sense of …Where Romneycare Went Wrong
In praising Romney's work on the Massachusetts Connector system, one can't ignore problems in how that system evolved. But is Romney to blame? I want to be clear about something: In praising Mitt Romney's work to create the Massachusetts Connector system, I am not disregarding the problems in the …Canada's New Look Afghan Mission
In 2012, Canada will look to redefine its military commitment in Afghanistan in hopes of lowering casualties. But will the government's hopes translate into reality? As 2011 starts its perilous voyage towards 2012, the question of Afghanistan’s future is a key priority for Canada which hopes to …The Secret History of the Republican Party
The news that Marco Rubio's staff will be led by former Romney policy director Sally Canfield, brings up some forgotten GOP history. Ben Smith posted yesterday a document that turns the spade on a lot of hastily buried Republican history. It has to be read in full to be appreciated: Marco …Steele's RNC Race Gets Personal
Incumbent RNC chairman Michael Steele's close ties with challengers Reince Priebus and Saul Anuzis could have a major impact on the race. Incumbent RNC chairman Michael Steele and Wisconsin state chair Reince Priebus used to be close allies, but as they sat beside one another on stage at the RNC …Why the GOP's Repeal Vote Is a Political Win
As voters are exposed to Obamacare's worst features, the repeal vote will be a reminder that the Dems own political responsibility for the disastrous bill. The House has scheduled a vote to repeal Obamacare for January 12, 2011. This is a wise move. First, Republicans promised that they …What's at Stake in the Filibuster Fight
Having experienced a setback in 2010, "progressives" are trying to reach for more power and at the top of their to-do list is weakening the filibuster. Frustrated by the fact that Republicans were able to use the filibuster to block or temper numerous "progressive" power grabs during the first two …Time's Running Out to Fix Obamacare's Flaws
Republicans seem to have calculated that it's better to have "Obamacare" as an issue in 2012 than to tinker with improvements in 2011. What happened to repeal and replace? The GOP has advanced a 2-page bill to repeal the Democratic health reform of 2010. That bill will likely pass the House and …The Coming State Budget Crunch
With the House focused on repealing health reform, another problem is going unnoticed: the large number of states having trouble paying their bills. The House of Representatives under its new leadership is going to charge into 2011 looking to undo much of the Obama administration’s legislative …Tucker and Grover End Bitter Feud
Tucker Carlson and Grover Norquist's co-hosting of the RNC chair debate Monday may signal the end of a legendary long-time feud. Many years ago, Tucker Carlson “accidentally” poured a Bloody Mary onto Grover Norquist’s head from above him on a raised platform. This Monday, in what might …