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Will McMahon Take on Lieberman?

Will McMahon Take on Lieberman? The Huffington Post reports: It's been over a week since Connecticut voters did what everyone expected them to do and made Richard Blumenthal their next Senator. But chances are, you're probably wondering how soon we can get WWE CEO Linda McMahon …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 9, 2010

Rand Paul's New Gambit: Sabotage Federal Regs

Rand Paul's proposal that federal regulations automatically expire after 2 years will only increase costs for both government and the private sector. Rand Paul proposes that all federal regulations should automatically expire or “sunset” after two years. It goes without saying that the idea will …

Written by Austin Bramwell on Tuesday November 9, 2010

Black Caucus Will Welcome GOP Reps

Black Caucus Will Welcome GOP Reps Marin Cogan reports : The Congressional Black Caucus says it will gladly accept the two newly elected black Republicans into its group, opening the door to partisan diversity in a caucus that has been historically Democratic. "Membership in the …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 9, 2010

Cantor Rejects Obama Tax Cut Plan

Cantor Rejects Obama Tax Cut Plan The Hill reports: The Obama administration’s hopes of reaching a tax deal with Republicans that would decouple rates on the rich from the middle class appear dead. House GOP Whip Eric Cantor (Va.) threw cold water on the proposed plan, which …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 9, 2010

Applebaum: Alaska Shows GOP's Govt Spending Hypocrisy

Applebaum: Alaska Shows GOP's Govt Spending Hypocrisy In the Washington Post , Anne Applebaum writes: Alaska is darker in winter, colder all year and less densely populated than any other state. Alaskans are unique, too: They enjoy a higher level of per capita federal spending …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 9, 2010

Steele Fires Back at Barbour's Criticism

Steele Rejects Barbour's Criticism The Hill reports: Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele said Monday that many party members still "don't want me in this job." Asked by NPR about election-night comments made by Republican Governors Association Chairman Haley …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 9, 2010

Is Paul Backtracking from Earmark Ban?

Is Paul Backing Away from Earmark Ban? The Huffington Post reports: Less than a week after his election, Kentucky's Senator-elect Rand Paul already appears to be making a rapid departure away from one of his campaign promises: an earmark ban that stood as an conservative cornersto…

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 9, 2010

Senators Want Gas Tax Hike to Pay for Roads

Senators: Use Gas Tax Hike to Fund New Roads The Hill reports: A bipartisan pair of senators has urged President Obama’s debt commission to consider raising the gas tax to pay for infrastructure projects. Sens. Tom Carper (D-Del.) and George Voinovich (R-Ohio) have written to …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 9, 2010

Christie More Popular Than Obama in Jersey

Christie More Popular Than Obama in Jersey The Hill reports: New Jersey voters like their governor more than the president, but don't think Christie should run for the White House. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) is more popular in the heavily Democratic Garden State than …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 9, 2010

Why America's Top Students Tune Out the GOP

In good universities across the nation, students flee the Republican Party. And the better the universities, it seems, the more drastic the trend. This is part 2 in a series. Click here for part 1 . Overall, the picture that emerges is alarming for Republicans and conservatives. In good …

Written by Nils August Andresen on Tuesday November 9, 2010

Olbermann Suspension Helped Fox News

Olbermann Suspension Helped Fox News John S. Wilson at The Loop 21 writes: Today Keith Olbermann returns from the pointless suspension doled out by his employer, MSNBC. Olbermann had admitted in an interview that he contributed to Democratic candidates, an act deemed a violation …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 9, 2010

A Regulator Wall Street Can Work With

Rumors are floating that Dem Rep. Melissa Bean could head the consumer protection agency. But while Bean would be a good choice, it's unlikely she'll get tapped. Rumors have it that Rep. Melissa Bean could be in line to head the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Two thoughts on this. …

Written by Eli Lehrer on Tuesday November 9, 2010

Obama's Midterm Missteps

Far from the cool, collected politician voters remember from 2008, Obama spent his first two years stumbling into confrontations with the GOP. If President Obama had minded the thoughts of the great Chinese general Sun-Tzu from more than 2400 years ago, his next several months would not be so …

Written by Hank Adler on Tuesday November 9, 2010

Ignatieff's Soft Attack on Anti-Semitism

You'd think it would be impossible for a politician to mess up a speech on anti-Semitism. Message: I'm against it. What could be simpler? You'd think it would be impossible for a politician to mess up a speech on anti-Semitism. Message: I'm against it. What could be simpler? For Michael …

Written by David Frum on Tuesday November 9, 2010

Are Anti-Semites Targeting Kosher Food?

New regulations and restrictions on Kosher food have some Jews wondering whether anti-Semitism is at play. In May of 2010, New Zealand effectively banned the practice of shechita, or Jewish ritual slaughter. Since October, Shechita has since been resumed by an order of a judge, pending the …

Written by Martin Krossel on Tuesday November 9, 2010

Limbaugh: Don't Diet, Eat Twinkies Instead

Limbaugh: Don't Exercise, Eat Twinkies Instead From Rush Limbaugh's transcript : RUSH: I told you I was gonna have fun with this story: "Twinkie Diet Helps Nutrition Professor Lose 27 Pounds." I love stirring the conventional wisdom pot, as you know. And I love being right. Folks, …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 9, 2010

Olbermann Apologizes to Viewers

Olbermann Apologizes to Viewers Politico reports : Keith Olbermann thanked his viewers for a “ground-rattling” level of support and apologized to them for causing “such anxiety and unnecessary drama” in an open letter, obtained by the New York Times . There were no …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 9, 2010

Issa Plans "Seven Hearings a Week"

Issa Plans "Seven Hearings a Week" Politico reports : California Rep. Darrell Issa is already eyeing a massive expansion of oversight for next year, including hundreds of hearings; creating new subcommittees; and launching fresh investigations into the bank bailout, the …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 9, 2010

CIA to Probe Wikileaks

CIA to Probe Wikileaks The Washington Examiner reports : CIA Director Leon Panetta said the agency’s Office of Security will “fully investigate” the WikiLeaks documents released on a public web site. “In some cases, CIA sources and methods have been compromised, harming our …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 9, 2010

Watch: Bush Talks to Matt Lauer

Watch: Bush Talks to Matt Lauer

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 9, 2010