Erick Erickson's Strange Loyalty Test
For RedState.com, true loyalty seems to be always putting party before country. Jon Huntsman’s candidacy is a good place to test whether that view is widely shared. A Huntsman supporter emailed Ben Smith a biting retort to RedState.com 's denunciation of the former Utah Governor. Ironic …GOP Cost-Cutting Takes Aim at Medicaid
While the GOP has taken a lot of heat for the Ryan plan’s Medicare cost-cutting proposals, switching their focus to Medicaid isn’t the right response. According to reports, the House GOP is considering plans to reduce spending on Medicaid rather than the more politically intractable Medicare or …Don't Link Debt Deal to Budget Amendment
Many conservatives are floating the idea of linking balanced budget amendment as the price for raising the debt ceiling. But this approach has some serious problems. More than a few conservatives are floating the idea that the passage of a balanced budget amendment should be the price for …Airbrushing Hillary? It's a Sin
The newspaper Di Tzeitung’s decision to publish a photo of the White House sit room with the women photoshopped out violates many important religious laws. The story has now gone around the world. The Orthodox, Hassidic, Jewish newspaper, Di Tzeitung , republished the famous photo of President …Biden's Return: Exhibit A for Tax Reform
If you need proof that federal income taxes could be simplified, take a look at the Bidens: a fairly uncomplicated financial situation that requires an 18 page return. The 2010 Federal income tax returns of the Vice President and his wife demonstrate a great deal about the Bidens. More importantly…Five Questions About Bin Laden's Killing
One week after the death of Osama Bin Laden, there are growing questions about the raid and Pakistan's role. 1) Was there an informant inside the Osama Bin Laden compound? Might that explain why there's so much confusion in the White House account of the action - there is a fact they are anxious …America's Afghan Mission: The Wrong Front Line?
The world's most important terrorist safe haven is visibly not Afghanistan, but instead next-door Pakistan. After the death of Osama bin Laden, the U.S. is now faced with a difficult question. My latest column for CNN.com asks: Is the commitment of 100,000 troops in Afghanistan hurting our ability …GOP Punts on a Real Energy Plan
Last week, Rep. Alan Nunnelee spoke at Johns Hopkins about the GOP's energy policies. His speech highlighted the party's problem: bold ideas, but hazy plans for action. Last Tuesday, Johns Hopkins University hosted Congressman Alan Nunnelee (R-Miss) to speak to the College Republicans and …Cross-Border Manhunts Put the Heat on Al Qaeda
As any student of history knows: countries have regularly ignored international borders when in hot pursuit of their enemies. Many pundits are pointing the finger at America for breaking international law with its unilateral incursion into Pakistan to eliminate Osama Bin Laden. But as any student …Watch: Frum on "Real Time with Bill Maher"
On Friday's "Real Time with Bill Maher", I joined the panel to discuss Bin Laden's death and the reluctance of some Republicans to give Obama credit. On Friday, I joined Irshad Manji, Peter Bergen, Michael Eric Dyson and Jeremy Scahill on "Real Time with Bill Maher". We discussed last weekend's …GOP Freshmen: Job Numbers Still Too Weak
GOP freshmen were dismissive of Friday's report that the economy had added jobs. Instead, they pushed the White House to do more to boost the recovery and cut energy prices. Friday’s unemployment numbers were greeted almost unanimously by discontentment from freshmen Republican Congressmen over …The Prowl: Help! I Have a Staff Infection
In the past, I have expressed some ethical concerns about dating anyone on the Hill. But after this week, I have a new reason to proceed with extreme caution. In the past, I have expressed some ethical concerns about dating anyone on the Hill. While these have mostly centered on my desire to not …The Fat Diaries: Can You Sleep Your Way to Skinny?
It’s been pounded into our heads since we were old enough to whine, “but I’m not tired, Mom,” that sleep's important. But now, it's harder to get than ever. So how was your weekend? A doozy right? A royal wedding and the bad guy dies. Sounds like a Shakespeare play (or maybe a Disney movie). …