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Alleged Cabbie Stabber Cries Anti-Catholic Bigotry

Cabbie Attacker: 'I'm Victim of Bigotry' Politico reports: The aspiring film student who allegedly stabbed a cab driver because he was a Muslim told cops that he was being prosecuted because of his Irish heritage and faith when he was arrested last month. "You're prosecuting …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 22, 2010

White House Blasts Leaked GOP Pledge

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Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 22, 2010

Bombing at Iranian Parade Kills 12

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Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 22, 2010

A GOP Pledge to Do Nothing

The GOP is cruising to a handsome election victory. Did conservatives believe they would jeopardize that with promises to do unpopular things? I had a good chuckle at Erick Erickson's enraged piece on the Republican pledge , now being circulated by Democratic spinmeisters. Question for …

Written by David Frum on Wednesday September 22, 2010

Why NY's Conservatives Take Paladino Seriously

The support for Carl Paladino in NY's governor's race isn't a vote for the Tea Party's social conservatism but a protest against the Republican establishment. Many are looking at the recent Tea Party victories in states like Delaware and seeing the emergence of aggressive social conservative …

Written by Jonas Stankovich on Wednesday September 22, 2010

GOP "Pledge to America" Leaked

GOP "Pledge to America" Leaked Taegan Goddard has released a copy of the new GOP "Pledge to America". From the introduction: The need for urgent action to repair our economy and reclaim our government for the people cannot be overstated. With this document, we pledge to …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 22, 2010

Paladino Gains Steam in NY Governor's Race

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Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 22, 2010

GOP Pledges Tax Cuts and Budget Caps

GOP Pledges Tax Cuts & Budget Caps Politico reports: House Republicans are set to release on Thursday a "Pledge to America," an ambitious and sweeping set of proposed changes to domestic and security policy, including promises to freeze most federal government hiring, cut …

Written by FrumForum Exclusive on Wednesday September 22, 2010

Cornyn to Attend Log Cabin Republicans Dinner

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Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 22, 2010

NC Republican Tries to Reignite Mosque Debate

NC GOP Ad Takes Issue With "Victory Mosque" Politico reports: North Carolina Republican Renee Ellmers is trying to jump-start her lagging congressional campaign with a fiery new ad slamming the proposed Islamic community center blocks from ground zero. “After the Muslims conquered …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 22, 2010

New GOP Contract to Reaffirm Social Conservatism

New GOP Contract to Reaffirm Social Conservatism Politico reports: An election year agenda being unveiled by House Republicans Thursday will include language affirming the party's support of "traditional marriage" and its opposition to abortion rights, House GOP sources tell …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 22, 2010

Paul: Debt Could Lead to Chaos Like Germany in 1923

Paul: Debt Crisis Could Lead to Another Hitler The Hill reports: Kentucky GOP Senate nominee Rand Paul evoked Adolf Hitler's rise to power in a discussion about America's growing national debt, arguing the government's spending habits could lead to similar conditions to 1920s …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 22, 2010

Anti-Gay Slur Posted From Chambliss Office Computer

Anti-Gay Slur Posted From Senator's Office The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports: U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss confirmed Tuesday that he investigating whether one of his staffers left a threatening slur on an Internet discussion of the right of gays and lesbians to serve openly in …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 22, 2010

Who's Really Writing the GOP's New Contract with America?

The ideas in the new “Contract with America” are meant to be from suggestions on a website, but Republicans can't use many of them. Tomorrow, Republican House Leader John Boehner’s office plans to unveil a new “Contract with America” in Virginia. The ideas behind the contract will be pulled …

Written by Tim Mak on Wednesday September 22, 2010

Bush's Reputation Rebounds

Recently, Democrats as well as once critical Republicans have begun to offer praise for former president George W. Bush. This morning, the Washington Post previewed Bob Woodward’s upcoming book Obama’s Wars , including this quote from a Woodward Obama interview in July, in which the …

Written by Tim Mak on Wednesday September 22, 2010

TARP Chief Resigns

Tarp Chief Resigns Reuters reports: Herb Allison, the former investment banker who was the U.S. Treasury Department's overseer for the bank bailout fund, told staff on Wednesday he was stepping down as the program nears an official end. Allison's title was assistant secretary for …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 22, 2010

Castro: Israel Has a Right to Exist

Castro: Israel Has a Right to Exist Jeffry Goldberg reports: As I return to the subject of Fidel Castro and the many things he said to me on my recent visit to Havana, I'm struck again and again by a wonderful irony. Fidel is the icon of the global Left. The global Left today is …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 22, 2010

Cuba Flirts with Economic Reform

Cuba is planning to layoff 500,000 state employees and push them into private enterprise. But will this attempt to modernize work? The announcement that Cuba is laying off something like 500, 000 state employees begs the question if the system is about to change? While it’s a revolutionary …

Written by Peter Worthington on Wednesday September 22, 2010

Rubio: Voters Not Looking for "Experts"

Rubio: Voters Don't Look for "Experts" Politico reports: “We actually have some people running that are not particularly experienced or maybe as skilled as some, in Delaware for instance, where there are some real questions about Christine O’Donnell, ” the group asked …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 22, 2010

Gregg: Govt Shutdown Fears "Absurd"

Gregg: Shutdown Fears "Absurd" The Hill reports: Worries that a Republican-led Congress would lead a shutdown of the government similar to the one carried out in 1995 are "absurd," Sen. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) said Tuesday. Asked on CNBC's "Kudlow Report" what the prospects are of a …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 22, 2010