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Gingrich: Paladino "Limited" in Public Policy

Gingrich: Paladino "Limited" in Public Policy The Wall Street Journal reports: Newt Gingrich weighed in on the roller-coaster New York gubernatorial race Thursday, pointing to Republican nominee Carl Paladino as a candidate riding a wave of public anger despite what Gingrich …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday September 24, 2010

Cuba Announces Free Market Reforms

Cuba Announces Free Market Laws The AP reports: HAVANA (AP) -- Cuba's communist leaders mapped out a brave new world of free enterprise on Friday, approving a laundry list of small-time businesses, allowing islanders to take on employees and even promising credit to burgeoning …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday September 24, 2010

Murkowski Evades Questions on Caucusing

Murkowski Evades Questions on Caucusing The AP reports: Though Murkowski told Time in a recent interview that a party switch was not in the works, she did suggest that if she were to win reelection under the current circumstance her allegiances could change due to the political …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday September 24, 2010

Jailed Hiker Meets with Ahmadinejad

Jailed Hiker Meets with Ahmadinejad The AP reports: NEW YORK — Sarah Shourd, one of three Americans arrested last year while hiking near the Iran-Iraq border, met with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Friday to plead for the release of her still-imprisoned fiance and their …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday September 24, 2010

GOP Caucus Pans Pledge

GOP Caucus Pans Pledge Jon Ward reports: House Republicans have been relatively successful this week at presenting a united front around their “ Pledge to America , ” but only through a strategic outreach campaign to lawmakers, media and outside groups, that has managed to …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday September 24, 2010

Making Wall Street Sexy Again

"Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps" is a reflection of the real world the original "Wall Street" gave birth to - one where high finance is a sexy spectator sport. All good novels, movies, stage plays, and even serialized TV shows leave a person wanting more, wanting to spend even a little time …

Written by Telly Davidson on Friday September 24, 2010

The Fat Diaries: Why Are We Proud of Our Fast Food?

Americans have contributed many things to the world that we can be proud of. Our fast food lifestyle though isn't one of them. I mention Christine O’Donnell these days and all air seems to disappear from the room. I don’t really get that incensed by her, but I realized this morning that it was …

Written by Monica Marier on Friday September 24, 2010

Help Me! My Spouse is Too Hot

David Eddie hears from a reader who is resentful that her spouse is much better looking than she is. Writing in the Globe and Mail , David Eddie hears from a reader who's resentful that her husband is better looking than she. She writes: My husband and I are the same age. He is a very, very …

Written by David Eddie on Friday September 24, 2010

GOP Plays Mediscare in West Virginia

The NRSC's new ad in West Virginia's senate race targets seniors with fears about Medicare while ripping the only responsible part of Obama's health reform bill. The NRSC has a message for West Virginia voters: Joe Manchin supports getting Big Government in your Medicare! A new ad opposing …

Written by Alex Knepper on Friday September 24, 2010

Castle Write-In Bid Would Be Uphill Fight

Mike Castle is reportedly considering a run as a write-in candidate. F F spoke to experts who warned of the obstacles facing a potential Castle write-in bid. Mike Castle is reportedly considering whether or not to run for Delaware’s senate seat as a write-in candidate. Politico reports that …

Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Friday September 24, 2010

Obama: Ahmadinejad 9/11 Claims "Hateful"

Obama: UN Speech by Ahmadinejad Was "Hateful" The New York Times reports: In a television interview to be broadcast to Iran by the BBC’s Persian-language satellite channel, President Barack Obama said remarks made by Iran’s president, suggesting that the American government …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday September 24, 2010

Why O'Donnell Isn't the New Scott Brown

O'Donnell supporters keep comparing her campaign to that of Sen. Scott Brown. But upon closer look, O'Donnell faces some challenges Brown avoided. I have a few doubts about the electoral applicability of comparisons between Scott Brown and Christine O'Donnell . Yes, they're both outsiders with …

Written by Fred Bauer on Friday September 24, 2010

Colbert: 'I Don't Want a Tomato Picked by a Mexican'

Colbert: 'I Don't Want a Tomato Picked by a Mexican' The Hill reports: Comedian Stephen Colbert broke character only briefly during a two-and-a-half hour congressional subcommittee hearing on Friday morning at which he testified on the plight of migrant farm workers. Despite …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday September 24, 2010

Open Up Our Financial Watchdogs

With future taxpayer bailouts of financial entities likely, there is no reason for the SEC to hide information about the financial enterprises it regulates. A bill limiting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s freedom of information act exemption just passed the Senate overwhelmingly and seems …

Written by Eli Lehrer on Friday September 24, 2010

Sanchez: "The Vietnamese" Are After My Seat

Sanchez: "The Vietnamese" Are After My Seat Politico reports: California Democratic Rep. Loretta Sanchez is attracting national criticism for saying during a recent Spanish-language interview that “the Vietnamese” are trying to wrestle away her seat. "The Vietnamese and the …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday September 24, 2010

Landrieu Blocks OMB Nominee Over Drilling Ban

Landrieu Blocks Obama Nominee Over Oil Drill Ban The Hill reports: A Gulf Coast Democrat is vowing to block Senate confirmation of President Obama’s budget director until the administration agrees to lift or ease a federal freeze on deepwater oil-and-gas drilling. Sen. Mary …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday September 24, 2010

White House Tries to Stop DADT Injunction

WH Tries to Stop DADT Injunction The Washington Post reports: The Obama administration objected Thursday to immediately ending the military's ban on openly gay service members, saying that an injunction to stop the "don't ask, don't tell" policy might harm military readiness at a …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday September 24, 2010

What the GOP Pledge Left Out

The GOP pledge may have avoided the Tea Party's nuttiness, but a platform without specifics won't attract the new voters the party needs. I have mixed feelings about the Pledge to America. I am relieved that the House GOP did not surrender to nuttiness and there’s nothing in the pledge about …

Written by Andrew Pavelyev on Friday September 24, 2010

GOP Pulls Ahead in Race for Byrd's Senate Seat

Republicans were ready to write-off W. Virginia's Senate race, but a new poll shows GOP challenger John Raese ahead of popular Dem governor Joe Manchin. The West Virginia Senate seat is looking to be winnable for Republicans, despite the popularity of the Democratic nominee, Governor Joe …

Written by Tim Mak on Friday September 24, 2010

Pence May Run for Indiana Governor

Pence May Run for Indiana Governor The Hill reports: Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) will likely launch a bid for higher office after the November elections, according to several House Republicans. Pence won the presidential straw poll at the Values Voter Summit on Saturday, …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday September 24, 2010