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Charlotte to Host Dem Convention

Charlotte Gets 2012 Dem Convention ABC News reports: The 2012 Democratic National Convention will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, the DNC announced today. During the week of September 3 rd the party’s convention will take place at the Time Warner Cable Arena, better …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

Big Bucks Don't Always Win

Obama believes Citizens United allows wealthy candidates to buy elections. But after the Whitman campaign's flame out: how much does money really matter? In his first State of the Union address, President Obama famously (or infamously) laid into the Supreme Court’s holding in Citizens United v. …

Written by Jeb Golinkin on Tuesday February 1, 2011

War Reporting Before the Age of Twitter

How was war reporting done before the age of twitter? I’ve been reading Nick Kristof’s “Twitter” reports from Cairo, where he grumbles that since the internet has apparently been shut down, it’s difficult to get stories, photos, videos etc. to the outside world. My initial reaction was …

Written by Peter Worthington on Tuesday February 1, 2011

Romney Tops GOP Fundraising

Romney Tops GOP Fundraising The Hill reports: Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney raised a total of $6.3 million between his federal and state-based political action committees in 2010, ending the year with $1.4 million cash on hand. That's the largest 2010 total of any …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

Jordan's King Dismisses Cabinet

Jordan's King Dismisses Cabinet The New York Times reports: Jordan's Royal Palace says the king has sacked his government in the wake of street protests and has asked an ex-army general to form a new Cabinet. King Abdullah's move comes after thousands of Jordanians took to the …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

Egyptians Gather for Mass Protest

Egyptians Gather for Mass Protest The New York Times reports: In a test of wills that seemed to be approaching a critical juncture, more than 100, 000 people crammed into Cairo’s vast Tahrir Square on Tuesday, seeking to muster a million protesters demanding the ouster of …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

The GOP Dodges the Pence Bullet

Many conservatives were disappointed when Rep. Pence announced he wouldn't run for the presidency. But what made them ever think he would make a good president? Why were so many conservatives disappointed when Rep. Mike Pence (R, IN) announced that he would run for governor of Indiana rather …

Written by Andrew Pavelyev on Tuesday February 1, 2011

Obama Seeks to End Oil Subsidies

Obama Seeks to End Oil Subsidies The New York Times reports : WASHINGTON — When he releases his new budget in two weeks, President Obama will propose doing away with roughly $4 billion a year in subsidies and tax breaks for oil companies, in his third effort to eliminate …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

Watch: Barbara Bush Supports Gay Marriage

Watch: Barbara Bush Supports Gay Marriage Courtesy of Politico : Barbara Bush is coming out in support of gay marriage. The 29-year-old daughter of President George W. Bush announces in a web video posted late Monday that she supports same-sex marriage. “I’m Barbara Bush …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

GOP Works to Defeat Scott Brown in Primary

GOP Works to Defeat Scott Brown in Primary NationalJournal reports : A Republican organization that backed Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) with independent expenditures and fundraising assistance says it will work to defeat Brown in a Republican primary next year in order to …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

Former NY Schools Chancellor Slams Tenure

Former NY Schools Chancellor Slams Teacher Tenure The New York Post reports : It's easier to execute a killer than fire an incompetent teacher, former schools Chancellor Joel Klein said yesterday in an explosive interview. "Five to 10 percent are not remotely capable," Klein …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

GOP Takes on Teacher Tenure

GOP Takes on Teacher Tenure The New York Times reports : Seizing on a national anxiety over poor student performance, many governors are taking aim at a bedrock tradition of public schools: teacher tenure. The momentum began over a year ago with President Obama ’s call to …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

Egyptian Army Promises not to Use Force

Egyptian Army Promises not to Use Force The AP reports : CAIRO (AP) -- Egypt's military pledged not to fire on protesters in a sign that army support for President Hosni Mubarak may be unraveling on the eve of a major escalation - a push for a million people to take to the …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

California Governor Calls for Special Election

CA Gov Calls for Special Election SFGate.com reports : (01-31) 20:27 PST Sacramento, Calif. (AP) -- In the first State of the State speech of his new administration, Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday urged lawmakers to let voters decide the direction of the state as leaders cope …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

China Blocks "Egypt" From Web Searches

China Blocks "Egypt" From Web Searches The Wall Street Journal reports : BEIJING—Chinese authorities have blocked the word "Egypt" from searches on Twitter-like microblogging sites in an indication of concern among Communist Party leaders that the unrest there could encourage …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

WH: Huntsman to Step Down

WH: Huntsman to Step Down The New York Times reports: Jon Huntsman, the United States ambassador to China, has informed the White House that he plans to step down in the next few months, further stoking speculation about his presidential ambitions. The White House press …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday January 31, 2011

Ex-Airline Employee Admits to Terror Charges

Ex-Airline Employee Admits to Terror Charges Reuters reports: A former British Airways computer expert pleaded guilty on Monday to offering himself for terrorist training or insurgent operations abroad and encouraging others to do the same. Rajib Karim, 31, of Newcastle …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday January 31, 2011

Bloomberg Probes AZ Gun Shows

Bloomberg Probes AZ Gun Shows Politico reports: Bloomberg brought a little muscle to the gun show. In a move reaching far beyond the New York City mayor's turf, Bloomberg sent private, undercover investigators to an Arizona gun show. And Bloomberg says his agents found sellers …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday January 31, 2011

RNC Debt Hits $23 Million

On Monday afternoon, new RNC chairman Reince Priebus released figures on the RNC's staggering financial situation. On Monday afternoon, new RNC chairman Reince Priebus released the figures for the RNC's staggering financial situation, while simultaneously announcing $500,000 in per month savings …

Written by Tim Mak on Monday January 31, 2011

Mubarak Offers Talks with Protesters

Mubarak Offers Talks with Protesters The New York Times reports: The political forces aligned against President Hosni Mubarak seemed to strengthen on Monday, when the Army said for the first time that it would not fire on the protesters who have convulsed Egypt for the last …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday January 31, 2011