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Wall Street Ups Donations to GOP

Wall Street Ups Donations to GOP The Hill reports: Wall Street and financial interests are putting their money behind a handful of top-tier Senate Republican candidates as the GOP looks to win back power in the midterm elections. The industry's contributions, which favored …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday September 9, 2010

Report: Health Costs Still Rising Despite Obamacare

Health Costs Rising Despite Reform Bill A new study shows that health care costs will continue to rise in line with earlier projections, despite the passage of the health reform bill. The Wall Street Journal reports: The health-care overhaul enacted last spring won't significantly …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday September 9, 2010

Palin: Koran Burning 'Un-American'

Palin Condemns Koran Burning On Facebook, Sarah Palin condemned a Florida church's plans to burn a copy of the Koran. Politics Daily reports: Sarah Palin was once accused of trying to ban books in her hometown library. But as for burning the Koran, she's opposed. On Wednesday, …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday September 9, 2010

Pulling the Plug on Political Dynasties

Murkowski's decision to keep running for the Senate seat handed to her by her father is further evidence of the political careerism voters have come to despise. The United States Senate survived the loss of Henry Clay and Daniel Webster. Life went on without Lyndon Johnson and Stephen Douglas and …

Written by Henry Clay on Thursday September 9, 2010

Higher Premiums? Blame Obamacare Not Insurers

Democrats have attacked health insurance companies for raising premiums. But the real problem lies with Obamacare's inability to stem the rise in health costs. Wednesday’s Wall Street Journal reported that, “Aetna Inc., some BlueCross BlueShield plans and other smaller carriers have asked for …

Written by Stanley Goldfarb on Thursday September 9, 2010

RNC Short on Voter Turnout Funds

RNC Short on Voter Turnout Funds Politico reports that Republican Governors Association Chairman Haley Barbour has had to cover a shortfall in RNC funds for voter turnout efforts: Mississippi Gov. and Republican Governors Association Chairman Haley Barbour said Wednesday that the …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 8, 2010

Iran Halts Stoning Sentence

Iran Halts Stoning Sentence The New York Times reports: An Iranian official has confirmed that the government halted the death sentence by stoning of a woman charged with adultery, but he reiterated that she was still facing murder charges. The official, Ramin Mehmanparast, a …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 8, 2010

Romney: "Burning the Koran is Wrong"

Romney: 'Burning the Koran is Wrong' Mitt Romney today spoke out against a Florida church's plans to burn a copy of the Koran. Politico reports: Presumed GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney came out Wednesday against the planned burning of the Quran by a Florida pastor, saying …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 8, 2010

Obama Defends Ending Tax Cuts

Obama Attacks GOP on Economy The AP reports: CLEVELAND (AP) -- President Barack Obama strongly defended his opposition to extending Bush-era tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans on Wednesday and delivered a searing attack on Republicans and their House leader for advocating …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 8, 2010

Don’t Fear the Debt

President Obama's latest stimulus plans will cost more money in the short-term, but taking on the extra debt could be a good deal for taxpayers. The president has proposed three significant measures, each of which in the short term will cost money. First, businesses will be able to write off new …

Written by Chris Douglas on Wednesday September 8, 2010

Two Cheers for Obama's New Stimulus

Obama's new tax reform proposals should help accelerate spending but his pork-laden, slow-acting infrastructure fund plan will do little to spur growth. President Obama is a brilliant man. He has many smart advisors. Quite often, however, they’ve had bad ideas. Yesterday, they proposed some …

Written by Eli Lehrer on Wednesday September 8, 2010

Christie Tour Will Stop in Iowa

Christie Tour Will Stop in Iowa Politico reports: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, one of the GOP's most-sought after stars following his 2009 victory, is hitting the road to unveil a string of endorsements in the coming weeks, Politico has learned. In what constitutes his …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 8, 2010

Axelrod: Rahm has Obama's Support to be Mayor

Axelrod: Rahm has Obama's Support to be Mayor Ann Compton reports: White House senior advisor and native Chicagoan David Axelrod designed the strategy for no less than six Richard M. Daley campaigns for Windy City mayor. So Axelrod knows what a political plum City Hall is and why …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 8, 2010

Reid: Don't Blame Me for Economy

Reid: Don't Blame Me for Economy Politico reports: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid insists that despite his powerful post he had "nothing to do" with the economic downturn. Reid's home state of Nevada has been hit hard by falling home prices and foreclosures, but in an …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 8, 2010

Daniels: Time for Economic Reform

Daniels: Time for Economic Reform Writing in the Wall Street Journal , Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels proposes several different ways to revitalize the economy: Republicans may not reach a majority, but they will be looked to for constructive answers to this central dilemma of our …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 8, 2010

White House Officials Denounce Koran Burning

White House Officials Denounce Koran Burning The AP reports: GAINESVILLE, Fla. - The leader of a small Florida church that espouses anti-Islam philosophy said Wednesday he was determined to go through with his plan to burn copies of the Quran on Sept. 11, despite pressure from the …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 8, 2010

Barbour: Social Issues "Won't Change People's Votes"

Barbour: Social Issues "Won't Change Votes" Sam Stein reports: Republican Governor's Association Chair Haley Barbour cautioned Republican candidates on Wednesday against bringing social issues into the campaign, arguing that any discussion beyond the economy would prove distracting …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 8, 2010

Palin & Beck to Mark 9/11 Anniversary in Alaska

Palin & Beck Plan 9/11 Event in Alaska The Hill reports: Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) will welcome Fox News personality Glenn Beck to her home state to mark the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Palin and Beck will reunite in Anchorage on Saturday, two weeks after the …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 8, 2010

GOP Gallup Poll Lead Disappears

GOP Gallup Poll Lead Disappears CBS News reports: Forget about that 10 point Republican advantage: Gallup's latest poll showing the generic ballot preferences of registered voters finds a generic Republican tied with a generic Democrat at 46 percent. Last week, Gallup showed …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 8, 2010

Plouffe: 70 House Seats in Play

Plouffe: 70 House Seats in Play President Obama's 2008 presidential campaign manager suggests that as many as 70 House seats may be in play in the November midterms. The Hill reports: President Obama's top political guru said Tuesday that he believes 70 House races and 15 Senate …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday September 8, 2010