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Rand Paul May Skip Last Debate

Rand Paul May Skip Last Debate Politico reports: After refusing to shake his opponent's hand in a Sunday debate , GOP Senate nominee Rand Paul said Monday he might skip his next debate with Democrat Jack Conway entirely. Paul — angry about an attack ad challenging his …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday October 18, 2010

How a Third Party Could Work

In his exclusive interview with F F , Mark McKinnon revealed a third party may be on the horizon. But what would it take to make a new party a national player? Toward the end of our podcast interview , Republican ad genius Mark McKinnon drops a tantalizing hint. He suggests that this cycle, …

Written by David Frum on Monday October 18, 2010

Conservative Nerd Trashes Ex on C-SPAN

Conservative Nerd Trashes His Ex Live on CSPAN During a C-SPAN Book TV discussion of Jonah Goldberg's new book, Proud to be Right , panelist Todd Seavey took the gloves off and attacked his fellow panelist and former girlfriend Helen Rittelmeyer live on air. httpvh://www.youtube.com/wa…

Written by FrumForum News on Monday October 18, 2010

Rand Paul Asserts: He Has "Christ in his Heart"

Rand Paul Asserts: He Has "Christ in his Heart" (h/t Ben Smith )

Written by FrumForum News on Monday October 18, 2010

Yalies Ask: Why Do They Hate Us?

Yalies Ask: Why Do They Hate Us? 06520 writes: By now, everyone in America knows that Christine O’Donnell is not a witch. But that’s not the only thing the Republican Senate candidate from Delaware has going for her. “I didn’t go to Yale, ” O’Donnell declares in a recent …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday October 18, 2010

McCain Would Block DADT Repeal

McCain Would Block DADT Repeal The Huffington Post reports: Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) signaled over the weekend that he would filibuster any measure put forth in the Senate aiming to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" during a lame-duck session following the November midterm …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday October 18, 2010

The Tea Party Minority

While the tea party appeals strongly to conservative independents, these voters still won't be enough for a national political majority. The estimable Ross Douthat writes the following this morning: The Tea Party marries fringe concerns (repeal the 17th Amendment!) to a timely, responsible-se…

Written by David Frum on Monday October 18, 2010

Newt's $4M Haul Tops 2012 GOP Field

Newt's $4M Haul Tops 2012 GOP Field Politico reports: Newt Gingrich’s political groups raised nearly $4 million from July through September — a total that dwarfs that of other prospective 2012 GOP presidential hopefuls, but one that comes with a big asterisk. The bulk of the …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday October 18, 2010

Graham: Palin "Toying" With Presidential Bid

Graham: Palin 'Toying' With Presidential Bid Politico reports: South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday that Sarah Palin is considering a run for president in 2012. "She's obviously toying with the idea," Graham said on CBS's "Face the Nation." "Let me tell …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday October 18, 2010

Cornyn: "Angle's Going to Win"

Cornyn: "Angle's Going to Win" Politico reports: The chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee said on Sunday that Nevada Republican Senate candidate Sharon Angle, a tea party favorite, will knock off Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Nov. 2. “Sharon Angle’s …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday October 18, 2010

Bin Laden 'Living in Comfort'

Bin Laden 'Living in Comfort' CNN reports: Osama bin Laden and his deputy Ayman al-Zawahiri are believed to be hiding close to each other in houses in northwest Pakistan, but are not together, a senior NATO official said. "Nobody in al Qaeda is living in a cave," said the …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday October 18, 2010

KY Senate Debate: Paul Refuses to Shake Conway's Hand

KY Senate Debate: Paul Won't Shake Conway's Hand The Louisville Courier-Journal reports: U.S. Senate candidates Rand Paul and Jack Conway both came out swinging on Sunday night in their most contentious and personally bitter debate, with Paul saying Conway had “descended into the …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday October 18, 2010

Miller's Security Guards Handcuff Reporter

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Written by FrumForum News on Monday October 18, 2010

Krugman: China is a Rogue Superpower

Krugman: China is a Rogue Superpower Paul Krugman writes: Last month a Chinese trawler operating in Japanese-controlled waters collided with two vessels of Japan’s Coast Guard. Japan detained the trawler’s captain; China responded by cutting off Japan’s access to crucial raw …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday October 18, 2010

Weekly Standard Rips D'Souza's 'Tribesman' Theory

Weekly Standard Rips D'Souza's 'Tribesman' Theory The Weekly Standard writes: I remember a press conference in 1993 got up by Empower America, a now-forgotten Republican think tank. The purpose was to mark the end of the first year of the Clinton administration. A murderers row …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday October 18, 2010

France Might be Target of Terror Attacks

France Might be Target of Terror Attacks CNN reports: Paris, France (CNN) -- Saudi Arabian intelligence services are warning of a new terrorist threat from al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula targeting Europe, especially France, French Interior Minister Brice Hortefeux said in a …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday October 18, 2010

Whitman and Fiorina Skip Palin Event

Whitman and Fiorina Skip Palin Event The New York Times reports: ANAHEIM, Calif. — What if you held a voter turnout rally and the top candidates on the ballot didn’t show up? Michael Steele , the Republican National Committee chairman, and Sarah Palin , arguably the …

Written by FrumForum News on Sunday October 17, 2010

Poll: Obama Supporters Defecting to GOP

Poll: Obama Supporters Defecting to GOP Yahoo! News reports: WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama's winning coalition from 2008 has crumbled and his core backers are dispirited. It's now Republicans who stand to benefit from an electorate that's again craving change. Nearly two …

Written by FrumForum News on Sunday October 17, 2010

Alaska Prepares to Fight Over Write-In Ballots

Alaska Prepares to Fight Over Ballots The Wall Street Journal reports: In Alaska, where Sen. Lisa Murkowski is mounting a write-in campaign to hold on to her seat, officials and candidates are gearing up for possible legal wrangling over which misspellings of her name should be …

Written by FrumForum News on Sunday October 17, 2010

Rossi May Secure the Senate for GOP

Rossi May Secure the Senate for GOP The New York Times reports: EVERETT, Wash. — Never mind Nevada. If you are among the party power brokers and political fortunetellers obsessed with America’s most elusive elected position, Senate seat No. 51, head to Washington — the real one. …

Written by FrumForum News on Sunday October 17, 2010