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Paul Ryan Won't Endorse Bachmann

Paul Ryan Won't Endorse Bachmann Hot Air reports : It didn’t take long for Rep. Michele Bachmann’s decision to run for Conference Chair in the House Republican caucus to get a reaction from her colleagues. Caucus veterans started lining up behind Bachmann’s opponent for the …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday November 6, 2010

Bush Allegedly Thinks Poorly of Palin

Bush Allegedly Thinks Poorly of Sarah Palin The New York Daily News reports : WASHINGTON - Two years of retirement haven't dulled George W. Bush 's political zest - and President Obama and Sarah Palin are among his under-the-radar targets. The 43rd President has told …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday November 6, 2010

Log Cabin GOP Pushes SCOTUS on DADT

Log Cabin GOP Pushes SCOTUS on Don't Ask Don't Tell The Huffington Post reports: SAN FRANCISCO — A Republican gay rights group on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a California trial judge's order barring enforcement of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays in the …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday November 6, 2010

Al-Qaeda Claims Responsibility for Yemen Plot

Al-Qaeda Claims Responsibility for Yemen Plot CNN reports : The Yemen-based arm of the al Qaeda terrorist network claimed responsibility Friday for last week's plot to send explosive devices on cargo planes bound for the United States. Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, which …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday November 6, 2010

Boehner Makes His Promises

Boehner Makes His Promises The Wall Street Journal reports : The members of the 112th Congress must heed this message if there is to be any hope of repairing the shattered bonds of trust between the American people and their elected leaders. And that begins with the speaker of …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday November 6, 2010

Avlon: India Trip is Newest Wingnut Conspiracy

Avlon: India Trip is Newest Wingnut Conspiracy The John Avlon writes : “A lie can travel halfway round the world while the truth is putting on its shoes, ” Mark Twain once famously said. In the Internet age, the speed of a politically motivated lie is even faster—case in point, …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday November 6, 2010

If the GOP Repeals Obamacare, Then What?

Republicans have talked about repealing Obamacare, but have given little thought to what could replace it. As with all economic topics batted about in the political sphere, there has consistently appeared to me to be a great deal of simplistic thinking and even misinformation floating around …

Written by Chris Douglas on Saturday November 6, 2010

Economy Adds 151,000 Jobs

Economy Adds 151,000 Jobs The New York Times reports : As President Obama said himself, that was the message in Friday’s Labor Department report, which showed that the United States economy added 151, 000 jobs in October. The gain was certainly a welcome change after …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday November 6, 2010

Haitians Begged to Evacuate Ahead of Hurricane

Haitians Begged to Evacuate Ahead of Hurricane BBC reports : Heavy rain from Hurricane Tomas has battered western Haiti, causing floods which have killed at least four people. The eye of the storm clipped the island with winds of 140km/h (85mph). Up to 25cm of rain was …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday November 6, 2010

Dem Wins CT Governor's Race

Dem Wins CT Governor's Race Bloomberg reports : Dan Malloy beat Republican Tom Foley to become the first Democrat elected governor of Connecticut in 20 years, the Associated Press said. Malloy, 55, prevailed by 5,637 votes, enough to avoid a recount, Secretary of State …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday November 6, 2010

Dead Coral Found Near Gulf Oil Spill

Dead Coral Found Near Gulf Oil Spill The New York Times reports : A survey of the seafloor near BP’s blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico has turned up dead and dying coral reefs that were probably damaged by the oil spill , scientists said Friday. The coral sites lie seven …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday November 6, 2010

Steele Defiant on His Tenure

Steele Defiant on His Tenure The Washington Post reports : In a contentious roundtable with reporters three days after his party's historic midterm win, Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele pushed back forcefully against criticism of his leadership at the …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday November 6, 2010

The Fat Diaries: My Seasonal Pumpkin Addiction

As soon as we get past Halloween, our bodies begin to crave fall foods: butternut squash soup, gingerbread, hot cocoa. And anything with pumpkin spice. Halloween is over and done with. I found myself absolutely gobsmacked that I didn’t dive head first into all the candy like I usually do. …

Written by Monica Marier on Friday November 5, 2010

Can a Committed Couple Have a Threesome?

David Eddie hears from a married couple who want to invite a third person into their bedroom. Writing in the Globe and Mail , David Eddie hears from a married couple who want to invite a third person into their bedroom. The husband writes: I've been married to the love of my life for the …

Written by David Eddie on Friday November 5, 2010

Finding Fun at the Doctor's Office

Meghan Cox Gurdon tries to keep her daughter amused during a trip to the doctor. Writing in the Washington Examiner , Meghan Cox Gurdon tries to keep her daughter amused during a trip to the doctor. How many amusing diversions can you find in an empty doctor's examination room? If your …

Written by Meghan Cox Gurdon on Friday November 5, 2010

Georgia Claims To Have Broken Up Russian Spy Ring

Georgia Busts Russian Spy Ring The New York Times reports: MOSCOW — Georgia ’s Interior Ministry announced on Friday that it used a former Soviet officer to infiltrate Russia ’s military intelligence service, uncovering dozens of covert agents working in Georgia. The ministry …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday November 5, 2010

GOP: Time to Compromise? Nope

In 2008, conservatives argued that losers cannot afford to compromise. Now, they are arguing that winners do not compromise. Well - at least it's consistent. 2010 conservative meme: winners do not compromise. 2008 conservative meme: losers cannot afford to compromise. Well - at least it's …

Written by David Frum on Friday November 5, 2010

Paul Wants Bicameral Tea Party Caucus

Paul Wants Bicameral Tea Party Caucus Fox News reports : The Tea Party movement has earned a sizeable voice in Congress after two tumultuous years in the making, and it's moving quickly to carve out a foothold in span style="color: blue;"> Washington

Written by FrumForum News on Friday November 5, 2010

Gary Johnson: The Next Ron Paul?

Gary Johnson: The Next Ron Paul? The New Republic reports: What does Johnson make of Palin? On a drive through the foothills of New Hampshire, I ask him. Riding shotgun, he turns the question around on me. “Um, I guess some people think she’s folksy,” I say from the backseat. …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday November 5, 2010

Pelosi Will Run For Minority Leader

Pelosi Will Run For Minority Leader Politico reports: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to stay in power as minority leader after losing 60 seats and control of the House — a stunning announcement that sets up combat between her two top lieutenants. Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday November 5, 2010