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Geithner to Meet GOP Freshmen

Politico reports : The Obama administration is wading into enemy territory Thursday as Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner heads to the Hill to address the GOP House freshmen — the driving force behind Republican opposition to a straight debt limit increase. Geithner’s appearance is …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday June 2, 2011

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 …

Written by David Frum on Thursday June 2, 2011

Romney Launch Speech: Obama 'Has Failed America'

The Hill reports : President Obama "has failed America," former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) will say in a Thursday speech in New Hampshire launching his presidential campaign. Romney's speech to formally declare that he'll again seek the presidency will be heavy on economic …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday June 2, 2011

Boehner Calls for Debt Deal in June

The Hill reports : House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said Wednesday that he wants to strike a deal on the nation’s debt limit over the next month. Boehner’s comments could change the timetable for a bipartisan agreement, which many lawmakers and Wall Street analysts had previously …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday June 2, 2011

U.S., Pakistan Form Anti-Terror Squad

The AP reports : Bruised from their latest diplomatic clash, the U.S. and Pakistan are trying to bandage their relationship by forging a new joint intelligence team to go after top terrorism suspects, officials say. The move comes after Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton presented …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday June 2, 2011

Japan PM Survives No-Confidence Vote

The Wall Street Journal reports : Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan survived a no-confidence motion against him Thursday, but only after indicating he was ready to step down in the future and appeasing critics in the ruling party who had threatened to support the move submitted by the …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday June 2, 2011

Trump: Palin Wants Me To Run

The Daily Caller reports : While catching up over pizza slices in Times Square, former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin advised billionaire Donald span style="color: green;"> Trump brought up

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

FL Senate Candidate Booted From Talk Show

The Daily Caller reports : Florida Senate candidate and current state Senate president Mike Haridopolos issued a statement Wednesday afternoon clarifying his stance on Wisconsin Republican Rep. Paul Ryan’s span style="color: green;"> budget plan Health Care

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

Huck Opens Door To VP Run

POLITICO reports : Donald Trump isn't the only GOP 2012er leaving his options open. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, who said last month that he had reached the decision not to enter the 2012 race after intense prayer, says that doesn’t take him out of the veepstakes. "Everything is …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

Twisters Slam Massachusetts

The Daily Beast reports : At least four people died and dozens more were injured in a rare Northeast tornado on Tuesday in Springfield, Massachusetts. See photos and video of the severe storm. Plus, Newsweek's Sharon Begley says extreme weather is the new normal—and we're hopelessly …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

Google Hit By Chinese Hackers

Reuters reports : (Reuters) - Hackers likely based in China tried to break into hundreds of Google mail accounts, including those of senior U.S. government officials, Chinese activists and journalists, the Internet company said on Wednesday. The unknown perpetrators, who appeared to …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

IN Warned About Barring Planned Parenthood Funds

POLITICO reports : Indiana plans to defy an Obama administration letter and continue barring Planned Parenthood from receiving federal funding — a move that, if continued, could cost the state more than $4 billion in Medicaid funds. CMS Administrator Don Berwick notified Indiana Wednesday …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

A Great Moment in Punditry

One year ago to the day, writing in the American Spectator , pundit Peter Ferrara made a prediction that shouldn't be forgotten. Here's a great moment in punditry, published one year ago to the day, that should not be quietly forgotten. It's Peter Ferrara writing in the American Spectator , …

Written by David Frum on Wednesday June 1, 2011

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 …

Written by Fred Messner on Wednesday June 1, 2011

Palin Meets with Fox News Execs

The Hill reports : Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) met with executives from Fox News during her bus tour's stop in New York, and she remains under contract as a contributor with the network. "Right now there is no change in her status with Fox News," said Bill Shine, the network's …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

Stocks Plunge on Bad Economic News

Wall Street Journal reports : Stocks plunged Wednesday, suffering their biggest drop in almost a year, as a slew of downbeat reports prompted fears the economic recovery was running out of steam. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 279.65 points, or 2.2%, to 12290.14, the …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

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? …

Written by Steve Bell on Wednesday June 1, 2011

Bachmann Staff Moves Fuel Prez Bid Talk

The Hill reports : Rep. Michele Bachmann's chief of staff is taking a leave of absence to accept an "exciting new position" working with the congresswoman, fueling speculation she will launch a presidential bid. Andy Parrish, Bachmann's (R-Minn.) top aide, wrote an email to co-workers …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

Weiner 'Can't Say' Photo Isn't Him

Politico reports : Rep. Anthony Weiner says he “can’t say with certitude” that the lewd photo of a man’s crotch sent using his Twitter account to one of his followers isn’t of him. “I didn’t send that picture out, ” Weiner said in a Wednesday afternoon interview with NBC News. …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

How Abbas Derailed the Peace Process

The Weekly Standard reports : The week of dueling speeches by President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu was great political drama, but a key character was missing from the scene: Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas. While Abbas was absent, it was in fact his creation on April …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011