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Blumenthal Lead Grows in Conn. Senate Race

Blumenthal Has Double Digit Lead Politico reports: Democrat Richard Blumenthal has opened up a double-digit lead in the Connecticut Senate race, rebounding from a virtual tie with Republican Linda McMahon, according to the latest poll. Blumenthal leads McMahon, 54 percent to …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday October 14, 2010

All 33 Chilean Miners Rescued

Last Trapped Miner is Rescued CNN reports: After 69 days and a cost as high as $20 million, 33 miners have finally been extracted from the bowels of the earth. To roaring applause, Chilean President Sebastian Pinera placed a metal cap on top of the rescue hole early Thursday morning -- …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday October 14, 2010

Rice: Newt's Comments "Not Helpful"

Rice: Newt's Comments on Obama 'Over the Top' The Huffington Post reports: In an interview with MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell on Wednesday, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice took aim at incendiary comments made by former House Speaker Newt Gingrich about President Obama last …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday October 14, 2010

Rubio Leads in Poll

Rubio Leads in Poll Quinnipac poll reports: In the Florida U.S. Senate race, Republican Marco Rubio is running away with a commanding 44 - 30 percent likely voter lead over Gov. Charlie Crist, running as an independent, with Democrat U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek third with 22 percent, …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday October 14, 2010

Rove Group Raises Money off Criticism

Rove Group Gets Funding Boost after WH Criticism Caroline May reports: American Crossroads, a Republican organization founded with the encouragement of Karl Rove and former RNC chief Ed Gillespie, is reaping the benefits that come with receiving criticism from an administration …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday October 14, 2010

Pelosi: Blame the Senate, not the House

Pelosi: Blame the Senate, not the House The Huffington Post reports: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday urged progressives and pundits alike not punish House Democrats in the 2010 elections for the lethargy and shortcomings of the Senate. In a conference call with online …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday October 14, 2010

O'Donnell and Coons Hold Debate

Delaware Debate: O'Donnell Calls Coons "Marxist" Politico reports: She pinned her opponent to the wall on his tax record, but flubbed a question about current Supreme Court cases. She argued her instinct to shake up the establishment would help her cut through the partisan …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday October 14, 2010

GOP Unique in Denying Climate Change

GOP Unique in Denying Climate Change National Journal reports: When British Foreign Secretary William Hague visited the U.S. last week, he placed combating climate change near the very top of the world's To Do list. "Climate change is perhaps the 21st century's biggest foreign-pol…

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday October 14, 2010

Boehner's PAC Donated to Nazi Reenactor

Boehner's PAC Donated to Nazi Reenactor Politico reports: House Minority Leader John Boehner’s political action committee gave $5,000 to Rich Iott, the Ohio Republican candidate who has dressed up as a Nazi officer during World War II re-enactments. The contribution from …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday October 14, 2010

GOP Plans Hearings on Obamacare

GOP Plans Hearings on Obamacare The Wall Street Journal reports: When it comes to repealing ObamaCare, plan B for John Boehner (R., Ohio) will be more important than plan A. Plan A, of course, is to repeal the new health-care law whole hog. If Republicans take the House in next …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday October 14, 2010

Scarborough: Newt's Rhetoric will Backfire

Scarborough: Newt's Rhetoric will Backfire Joe Scarborough writes: It’s hard to believe that the cartoonish cable news fixture whose insults grow more shrill by the day was once seen as a historic figure for reinventing the Republican Party and destroying the Democrats’ monopoly …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday October 13, 2010

First Human Treated with Stem Cells

First Human Treated with Stem Cells AJC reports: Taking a landmark step, Atlanta doctors have injected millions of embryonic stem cells into a partially paralyzed patient, treating a human for the first time in the U.S. with the controversial research, officials said Monday. …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday October 13, 2010

Lincoln Trailing in Arkansas Polls

Lincoln Trailing in Arkansas Polls Politico reports: VAN BUREN, Ark. — Blanche Lincoln needs to reach out to seniors so badly that she even dared to interrupt a Bingo game. “Nobody told me we’d be honored with Ms. Lincoln’s presence, ” the announcer said somewhat …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday October 13, 2010

Bachmann Raises "Unprecedented" $5.4 Million

Bachmann Raises "Unprecedented" $5.4 Million The Huffington Post reports: Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) will not close out her reelection bid empty-handed. The high-profile congresswoman will report raising a staggering $5.4 million during the last quarter, according to NBC …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday October 13, 2010

Out of Pocket Costs to Increase for Seniors

Out of Pocket Costs to Increase for Seniors Politico reports: A Medicare official concedes that seniors may have to dig deeper into their wallets next year thanks to the health care law. The new analysis obtained by POLITICO finds the health care overhaul will result in …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday October 13, 2010

Castle Won't Endorse in Delaware Race

Castle Won't Endorse in Delaware Race Politico reports: Delaware Republican Mike Castle, who was upset by Christine O'Donnell in the GOP Senate primary, won't be endorsing anyone in the race. Castle, a popular politician in his state, told CNN that because his primary fight …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday October 13, 2010

Paul's College Letters Show Love of Ayn Rand

Paul's College Letters Show Love of Ayn Rand Greg Sargent reports: In the letters, Paul questioned whether government should have any role in combatting discrimination and bigotry -- something that will surely resonate with his latter-day questioning of the Civil Rights Act -- and …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday October 13, 2010

Pawlenty Supports Rhee in Statement

Pawlenty Voices Supports for Rhee Tim Pawlenty writes: Pawlenty Statement on Michelle Rhee "Our nation's capital is losing a superwoman in education. Michelle Rhee's resignation is more evidence of the corrosive impact of teachers' unions in American schools. Despite -- or maybe …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday October 13, 2010

Frum: The Canadian Senate is not Ceremonial

Linda Frum: The Canadian Senate is not Ceremonial Senator Linda Frum was recently interviewed by Steve Paikin of TVO for her thoughts on the Senate of Canada: Steve Paikin : Well, the obvious first question is, you had an idea about what politics might be like when you were in …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday October 13, 2010

Sink Leads in Florida Gov Race

Sink Leads in Florida Gov Race Public Policy Polling reports: Alex Sink continues to lead the Florida Governor's race by a 46-41 margin over Rick Scott. The big story in this race is the independents. In most states across the country Republicans are dominating with them but …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday October 13, 2010