Remembering Richard Holbrooke
Richard Holbrooke epitomized the Washington elite which though much derided believes in America and rises to serve on her behalf. One of America’s top diplomats and premier foreign policy Democrats, Richard Holbrooke, passed away yesterday after undergoing a second round of emergency surgery for a …Romney’s Triangulation
I understand the politics behind Mitt Romney's opposition to the tax deal. But his stated grounds of opposition to the deal still make no sense. I understand the politics of Gov. Mitt Romney's opposition to the tax deal. In an oped in the Dec 14 USA Today , Romney has aligned himself with …Meet the Real John Boehner
The Dems have tried to paint Boehner as a suntanned corporate shill. His profile on 60 Minutes Sunday was his chance to set the record straight. This Sunday, 60 Minutes ran a segment on Speaker-elect John Boehner that would have made Horatio Alger proud. In the run-up to this year’s …How the Dems Bungled DADT's Repeal
With majorities in Congress and Obama in the Oval Office, Don't Ask, Don't Tell's repeal should have been a slam dunk for the Dems. For all practical purposes, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal is dead for the foreseeable future and there is plenty of blame to go around in both parties. Republica…Why is Junk Food OK, But TV Smut Wrong?
Conservatives are OK with using government to protect children from smut on TV. So why not enlist government to ensure healthy eating in schools? Michelle Obama on Deciding What Kids Eat: ‘We Can’t Just Leave it Up to The Parents' That's the ominous headline on a CNS story about the new …Steele Seeks Second Term
Chairman Michael Steele has announced in a conference call with RNC members that he will be running for reelection when his term is up in January. RNC Chairman Michael Steele has announced in a conference call with Republican National Committee members that he will be running for reelection when …Wagner's RNC Bid Gains Steam
Today, former Steele appointee, Tenn. committeeman John Ryder announced his support for former RNC co-chair Ann Wagner's rival RNC chair bid. Tennessee National Committeeman John Ryder has announced today his support for former RNC co-chair Ann Wagner, who is running to replace Chairman Michael …A Bad Day for Obama's Health Mandate
Get ready for Democrats to attack the ruling striking down the individual mandate as an act of conservative judicial activism. Today, Judge Hudson issued his opinion in the Virginia challenge to the Affordable Care Act. If it has not started already, look for Democrats on the Senate Judiciary …Steele Pal: Re-Election Run 'A Certainty'
Frum Forum can confirm that Michael Steele is leaning towards an announcing that he is running for reelection. Frum Forum can confirm that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele is leaning towards an announcement that he is running for reelection tonight on a conference call …What Rapping Keynes & Hayek Get Wrong
A video rap battle between Keynes and Hayek which criticizes TARP has gained much attention. But are the video's policy ideas any better? The complexities of the 2008 financial crisis and the TARP rescue program have led many to seek an explanation for what happened. What no one could have …Collins Announces RNC Chair Bid
Frum Forum has learned that former RNC Political Director Gentry Collins will formally announce his candidacy for RNC chairman today. Former RNC Political Director Gentry Collins is formally jumping into the race for RNC chairman today, announcing his candidacy after about a month of consulting …Washington's Never-Ending Tax Cut Fight
At a recent tax policy symposium, I was struck by the extent to which business leaders have lost faith in Washington's ability to craft a coherent tax policy. Last week, I moderated a small year-end tax planning symposium for chief financial officers. During my career, I have probably moderated …Why is the Fed Public Enemy #1?
A new poll shows that most Americans want the Fed abolished or subject to greater oversight. But how well does the public understand the its role? Alexander Hamilton wouldn’t have approved of Sarah Palin or the Tea Party’s distrust of the establishment. A new Bloomberg poll on the Federal …Steele Close to Decision on RNC Chair Run
It’s looking increasingly likely that RNC Chairman Michael Steele will be announcing Monday evening that he won’t run for a second term. It’s looking increasingly likely that RNC Chairman Michael Steele will be announcing Monday evening that he won’t be running for a second term. Steele has …We Watch Palin Meet Kate Gosselin So You Don't Have To
Kate Gosselin joined the Palin family for a camping trip on her reality show. Did sparks fly? Follow the Frum Forum liveblog to find out! Closing Thoughts: Kate Gosselin decides that her family is going to leave the camping trip early. Palin comments that Kate Gosselin being …Bush vs. Gore: Ten Years Later
10 years ago, the Supreme Court's decision in Bush v. Gore pulled the plug on "The Election That Wouldn't End." The mainstream media called it “The Seinfeld Election”, the “show about nothing.” An election at a time when the Internet 1.0 fueled-economy was considered by some to be “recession-proo…FF's Tim Mak Leads the Pack
On Friday at 8:23 PM, Politico reported that Maria Cino would announce her entry into the RNC chair race. A scoop? Hardly. F F 's Tim Mak beat Politico by 2 hours. On Friday at 8:23 PM, Politico reported that Maria Cino would announce her entry into the race for Republican National …