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Prop 8 Trial Moves to Next Stage

Prop 8 Trial Moves to Next Stage The New York Times reports : SAN FRANCISCO — It has been more than two years since voters outlawed Civil Unions, and Domestic Partnerships." href="http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/s/same_sex_marriage/index.html?inline=…

Written by FrumForum News on Monday December 6, 2010

Miller Fights On in Alaska

Miller Fights On in Alaska The Huffington Post reports : JUNEAU, Alaska — Joe Miller is fighting as though Alaska's Senate race has yet to occur. He has maintained a presence on TV, conservative radio and the Internet, casting himself as a righteous reformer in the face of …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday December 6, 2010

McConnell: DADT Won't Get Repealed This Year

McConnell: DADT Won't Get Repealed This Year The Huffington Post reports : WASHINGTON -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) sent a message to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) repeal advocates on Sunday: Don't hold your breath. He said the policy change is unlikely to …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday December 6, 2010

Graham: GOP had "Poor" Candidates for Senate

Graham: GOP had "Poor" Candidates for Senate The Hill reports : Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said that Republicans "made some pretty poor choices" in choosing their Senate candidates this fall. Graham, in a Senate floor speech on Saturday, made an aside comment underscoring …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday December 6, 2010

Why Obesity is a National Security Threat

A new emerging cultural divide is tearing at military efficiency: obesity and the overweight. "An army travels on its stomach," said Napoleon Bonaparte. But what happens if the stomach gets too big to drag? Congress is passionately debating whether open homosexuality is compatible with …

Written by David Frum on Monday December 6, 2010

Redefining the Rich

It used to be that a millionaire was someone with a million dollars, but Congress might be pushing a new definition. It used to be that a millionaire was someone with a million dollars. Nowadays, though, the term is often used to refer to people who make a million dollars a year . (See here , …

Written by Andrew Gelman on Sunday December 5, 2010

Stephen Walt's Non-Existent Saudi Lobby

Stephen Walt seems to believe that the Arab states have no lobbying presence in Washington. Is he serious? Steve Walt describes himself as "a realist in an ideological age." And then he writes the following: Saudi Arabia and the other Arab states have no meaningful lobby in Washington, …

Written by David Frum on Sunday December 5, 2010

Sarah Shoots and Misses

At Frum Forum , we've decided to watch Sarah Palin's Alaska , so you don't have to. This week: Sarah grabs her gun. A Very Special Fact-Check from our Loyal Readers at Conservatives4Palin.com: Ian Lazaran , one of the bloggers at Conservaties4Palin.com (and apparently an avid reader of our …

Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Sunday December 5, 2010

FF Editor Saves Woman

Managing editor Meghashyam "Stonewall" Mali deserves recognition for his gallant action Friday night. Managing editor Meghashyam "Stonewall" Mali deserves recognition for his gallant action Friday night. Meg came across a young woman passed out on a Capitol Hill sidewalk. A very drunk young man …

Written by David Frum on Sunday December 5, 2010

The Right Way to Cut Defense

It would be a colossal mistake to cut our overall level of defense spending. However, there are reforms which could streamline the budget and protect our military. As they say in Congress, I’d like to revise and extend my remarks about the Bowles-Simpson deficit reduction plan. I’m struck …

Written by John Guardiano on Saturday December 4, 2010

PayPal Cuts Off WikiLeaks

PayPal Cuts Off WikiLeaks The AP reports: The online payment service provider PayPal has cut off the account used by WikiLeaks to collect donations, serving another blow to the organization just as it was struggling to keep its website accessible after an American company …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday December 4, 2010

Senate Blocks Upper-Income Tax Hike

Senate Blocks Bill to Raise Upper Income Taxes The AP reports: Senate Republicans have blocked legislation allowing taxes to rise on upper income taxpayers on Jan. 1. The vote Saturday was 53-36 - seven short of the 60 needed to advance the measure. Without action by Congress, …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday December 4, 2010

Pawlenty and Gingrich Lead in Iowa Cash

Pawlenty and Gingrich Lead in Iowa Cash U.S. News reports : Those who say that actions speak louder than words need look no further than Iowa for proof. While none of the top Republican 2012 presidential prospects has announced an intention to run, many are doing early due …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday December 4, 2010

New Jersey Might Allow Medical Marijuana

New Jersey Might Allow Medical Marijuana The New York Times reports : A standoff between Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey and advocates for medical marijuana has ended in a compromise that could put marijuana on the market for seriously ill patients by next summer. The …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday December 4, 2010

Ron Paul Defends Wikileaks Founder

Ron Paul Defends Wikileaks Founder Politico reports : strong> Rep. Ron Paul charged with a crime executed if found guilty

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday December 4, 2010

Obama Issues First Presidential Pardons

Obama Issues First Presidential Pardons Politico reports : WASHINGTON -- President Obama, who had gone nearly 700 days without using his clemency power, finally issued nine pardons on Friday afternoon to a very minor rogue's gallery of small-time felons who long ago did their …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday December 4, 2010

O'Donnell Had Almost $1 Million at End of Campaign

O'Donnell Had Almost $1 Million at End of Campaign Politico reports : Delaware Republican Christine O’Donnell criticized the national GOP for not spending money on her campaign, but the long-shot Senate nominee was sitting on a mountain of cash. O’Donnell reported having $924, …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday December 4, 2010

Obama to Troops: 'You Will Succeed'

Obama to Troops: 'You Will Succeed' The Hill reports: President Obama made a surprise trip to Afghanistan on Friday where he thanked U.S. troops and praised their efforts in the country. With the war in its ninth year and Obama's year-end review of the war strategy he put in …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday December 3, 2010

Lieberman Pushes Anti-Wikileaks Bill

Lieberman Pushes Anti-Wikileaks Bill Wired reports: Senator Joseph Lieberman and other lawmakers on Thursday introduced legislation that would make it a federal crime for anyone to publish the name of a U.S. intelligence source, in a direct swipe at the secret-spilling website …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday December 3, 2010

The Prowl: Surviving the Office Holiday Party

The average office holiday party is usually a staid affair involving awkward conversation with the boss' spouse and someone getting inappropriately drunk. Now that Thanksgiving is over, it is time to move on to Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanza/Festivus/whatever. This of course means that it is also time …

Written by Vivian Darkbloom on Friday December 3, 2010