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Newt Leaning Towards 2012 Run

Newt Leaning Towards 2012 Run The Washington Post writes : HARRISBURG, PA. - It has all the makings of Newt Gingrich's favorite kind of election: A cranky electorate. A Democratic president on the ropes. Republicans poised to take one or both houses of Congress. In fact, 2010 feels …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday October 29, 2010

Mohammed: Top Boy's Name in England

Mohammed: Top Boy's Name in England The Daily Beast writes : The most popular boy’s name in England last year was Mohammed. After counting different ways of spelling the name, CNN found that the most popular baby’s name was not Oliver, which appeared to top the list, but Mohammed, …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday October 29, 2010

GOP Fights to Close West Coast Gender Gap

On the West Coast, women and independent voters will play an outsized role in determining the outcome of key statewide races. The plot continues to thicken in statewide races on the West Coast. Meg Whitman, given up for lost earlier this week, has suddenly begun to close in on Brown in the …

Written by Brent R. Orrell on Friday October 29, 2010

Islamic Extremist Targets Facebook Users

New court papers reveal how Islamic extremists posted contact information for members of Facebook's “Everybody Draw Mohammed Day” group. Court documents filed last week reveal Islamic extremists have obtained personal contact information on members of the defiant Facebook group “Everybody Draw …

Written by Daniel Huff on Friday October 29, 2010

Dems Invest More Than $1.6 Million on Perriello

Dems Invest More Than $1.6 Million on Perriello Politico writes : No one can say they didn’t try to save Tom Perriello . In the last days of the 2010 campaign, the first-term Virginia congressman’s reelection bid has become a rallying point for Democrats nationwide, as party …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday October 29, 2010

Podhoretz: Election about Dems Not GOP

Podhoretz: Election about Dems Not GOP John Podhoretz writes : As the electoral wave ap proaches, pundits and news analysts have morphed into meteorologists, reading the complex undercurrents that will merge and swamp Democratic politicians nationwide on Tuesday. They're all concentra…

Written by FrumForum News on Friday October 29, 2010

Corporate Profits Surge to 62%

Corporate Profits Surge to 62% Politico writes : Does President Barack Obama deserve credit for the fact that corporate profits have risen faster under him than during any other 18-month period since the 1920s? “The better question is whether he wants the credit, ” said Douglas …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday October 29, 2010

Bartlett: GOP Win Will Create "Toxic Gridlock"

Bartlett: GOP Win Will Create "Toxic Gridlock" Bruce Bartlett writes : Among the things Newt was able to do once he took control was effectively neuter the committees. The committee chairmen's roles were diminished, their staffs were slashed, and virtually all power in terms of …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday October 29, 2010

The Incoming Moderate GOP Congress -- Not

Political scientist Boris Shor is predicting a new crop of GOP moderates in the 112 Congress. But big tent Republicans shouldn't get their hopes up. Political scientist Boris Shor is predicting a new crop of Republican moderate congressmen. He writes : By nearly all accounts, the Republicans …

Written by Andrew Gelman on Friday October 29, 2010

The Economy Doesn't Have Liftoff

Updated: The WSJ reports the economy grew at an annual rate of 2% in the 3d quarter. That figure is an ominous failure. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the US economy grew at an annual rate of 2% in the 3d quarter. If recovery from recession were complete -if we are well into a …

Written by David Frum on Friday October 29, 2010

Hamas: Homosexuality Worse Than Terrorism

Hamas leader replies to Western criticism: "You in the West do not live like human beings. ... You accept homosexuality. And now you criticize us?" From Gaza, Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Zahar fulminates to Reuters against Western condemnation of the Islamic terrorist movement: You in the West …

Written by David Frum on Friday October 29, 2010

Why America Won't Repeat Russia's Afghan Defeat

This week, Mikhail Gorbachev warned that victory in Afghanistan is "impossible". U.S. forces though have been careful not to repeat the Soviets' mistakes. Remember Mikhail Gorbachev, the former leader of the Soviet Union? No? Well, you’re not alone. Most people no longer remember Gorbachev, a …

Written by John Guardiano on Friday October 29, 2010

A Goal for the GOP: Include Everybody

This week in Toronto, a conservative mayoral candidate won election backed by an ethnically diverse coalition. Can Republicans learn to do the same here? This week in Toronto, a conservative mayoral candidate won election backed by an ethnically diverse coalition. As my latest column for The …

Written by David Frum on Friday October 29, 2010

Sex Creep Exposed in O'Donnell Hookup Story

Sex Creep Exposed in O'Donnell Hookup Story The Smoking Gun reports : The man with whom electronic ties were abruptly cut is Dustin Dominiak, a 28-year-old buddy who attended Albion College with Kurisko. Records show that Dominiak has previously shared a Philadelphia address with …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday October 29, 2010

Tancredo: Obama Greater Threat Than Al-Qaeda

Tancredo: Obama Greater Threat Than Al-Qaeda The AP reports : DENVER — Tom Tancredo is quick to admit he brings plenty of baggage to the Colorado governor's race. Like the time he called Miami a "Third World country." Or when he got thrown out of the White House for suggesting …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday October 29, 2010

Clinton Urged Meek to Drop Out

Clinton Urged Meek to Drop Out Politico reports : Bill Clinton sought to persuade Rep. Kendrick Meek to drop out of the race for Senate during a trip to Florida last week — and nearly succeeded. Meek agreed — twice — to drop out and endorse Gov. Charlie Crist’s independent …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday October 29, 2010

Rangel in Legal & Financial Disarray

Rangel in Legal & Financial Disarray Politico reports : Rep. Charles Rangel is heading into a Nov. 15 ethics trial with no lawyers, little money and a risky strategy that may turn his trial into a political showdown, rather than a legal face-off, according to sources close to …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday October 29, 2010

Murkowski Target in Senate Debate

Murkowski Target in Senate Debate The Washington Examiner reports : ANCHORAGE, ALASKA — Alaska Senate hopeful Joe Miller focused on GOP rival Sen. Lisa Murkowski during the last debate before next week's election, seeking to shore up his conservative base and win over voters …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday October 29, 2010

Poll: Obama's Coalition Fraying

Poll: Obama's Coalition Fraying The New York Times reports : Critical parts of the coalition that delivered President Obama to the White House in 2008 and gave Democrats control of Congress in 2006 are switching their allegiance to the Republicans in the final phase of the …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday October 29, 2010

Soros Donates $1 Million to Legalize Pot

Soros Donates $1 Million to Legalize Marijuana The Washington Post reports : SAN FRANCISCO -- Billionaire financier George Soros has thrown his weight behind California's marijuana legalization measure with a $1 million donation a week before the vote. The contribution reported …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday October 29, 2010