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Blagojevich's Jury Appears Deadlocked

Blagojevich's Jury Appears Deadlocked The jury assessing the guilt of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is reportedly deadlocked on some of the charges: CHICAGO — Jurors in the corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Thursday that they have reached …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday August 12, 2010

Angle Skips Tea Party Event At Last Minute

Angle Skips Tea Party Event Politico reports that Sharron Angle has decided not to attend a Tea Party event at the last minute: Nevada Republican Sharron Angle will not appear a tea party rally on the U.S.-Mexico border this weekend, much to the chagrin of the organizers of the …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday August 12, 2010

Woman Facing Stoning "Confesses"

Iranian Woman Facing Stoning "Confesses" BBC reports: Iranian state TV has aired what it says is a confession by a woman under threat of being stoned to death for adultery. In the interview shown on Wednesday, Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani purportedly admits conspiring to murder …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday August 12, 2010

Senate OKs $600M Border Security Bill

Border Security Bill Passes Senate The Hill reports: The Senate passed a $600 million border security bill during a rare recess session Thursday, sending it to President Obama for his signature. Because Republicans and Democrats agreed to pass the legislation by unanimous …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday August 12, 2010

Gingrich Gets Religion

Why does Newt Gingrich keep pushing the increasingly emphatic religious messaging? Why does he imagine that it will work? John Richardson extracts some damning quotes from Newt Gingrich's ex-wife for an Esquire profile. You can read them here , if you haven't seen them already. The story …

Written by David Frum on Thursday August 12, 2010

Conservatives Should Get Over 1980

The right wing has been stuck in the mindset of 1980, waging noble fights against taxes and cultural radicals. A new incremental approach is needed. Oklahoma City — I do not agree with President Obama on much, but I think he was spot on when he stated that sometime a few decades ago half of …

Written by Jason Reese on Thursday August 12, 2010

Huckabee Wouldn't Change 14th Amendment

Huckabee: Don't Change 14th Amendment Mike Huckabee has stated that he would not favor overturning the 14th Amendment: Distinguishing himself once more from his GOP rivals when it comes to immigration policy, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said on Wednesday that he didn't back …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday August 12, 2010

Williams: End Subsidies for Seniors

Williams: End Senior Subsidies Walter E. Williams explores a set of subsidies for seniors that he believes should end: According to the Census, around 80 percent of Americans 65 and older own their own homes compared to 43 percent under 35. Twenty-three million households, or 37 …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday August 12, 2010

Dem Candidate's Past: Bar Fights & Suspended Licenses

F F has obtained files revealing that Dem House candidate Cedric Richmond was involved in a bar fight in 2007 and once had his law license suspended. Frum Forum can exclusively reveal details about New Orleans Democratic congressional candidate Cedric Richmond, who got into a bar fight in …

Written by Tim Mak on Thursday August 12, 2010

Graham Files Gitmo Habeas Bill

Graham Files Gitmo Habeas Bill Politico reports: In a move reflecting apparent frustration over stalled talks with the White House on Guantanamo and detainee issues, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is moving forward — without the Obama administration’s blessing — with legislation …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday August 12, 2010

Dems Rally For Rangel Birthday Bash

Dems Rally for Rangel B-Day Bash The New York Times reports: It was a dramatic but fitting start to an evening that brimmed with political defiance. About 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, as guests began strolling into the Plaza Hotel to celebrate Representative Charles B. Rangel’s 80th …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday August 12, 2010

Americans More Pessimistic About Economy & War

Americans More Pessimistic about Jobs & War A new Wall Street Journal /NBC News poll finds that Americans are growing more uncertain about the economy and the progress of the war in Afghanistan: Americans are growing more pessimistic about the economy and the war in Afghanistan, and …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday August 12, 2010

Minnesota Gov Race Wide Open

Historically, Minnesota's governor's mansion has tended to be occupied by moderates. This year's race though features a sharply partisan field. The Minnesota gubernatorial primaries have concluded with a somewhat unusual result, a sharply partisan field. The Governor’s mansion has in the past …

Written by Bryce McNitt on Thursday August 12, 2010

What I Learned from Tony Judt

When I first met Tony Judt, I knew nothing of his world renown as a historian, nor his criticisms of Israel and U.S. foreign policy. Tony Judt sort of stumbled into the room upon our first encounter, a sort of baffled expression contorting his face. “What class is this?” he asked, clutching a …

Written by Corey Chambliss on Thursday August 12, 2010

Recovering Europe's Past

My latest column for The Week looks at Eastern Europe's recovery from the destruction of World War II and the deformation of the Cold War. My latest column for The Week looks at Europe's recovery from World War II and the Cold War. I last visited Berlin 20 years ago, in the summer of 1990. …

Written by David Frum on Thursday August 12, 2010

Iraqi Army Chief: Troops Not Ready

Iraqi Army Chief: Troops Not Ready The Daily Telegraph reports that Iraqi army officials have expressed doubts their troops will be ready before American soldiers leave the country. Robert Gibbs, the White House spokesman, said President Obama was satisfied with the progress Iraqi …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday August 12, 2010

Recovering Europe's Past

As the disfigurement of the Cold War recedes, Europe is reclaiming a brighter, better history. I last visited Berlin 20 years ago, in the summer of 1990. My wife and I traveled through newly ex-communist Poland, Hungary, both halves of the soon to be disunited Czechoslovakia, and East Germany. I …

Written by David Frum on Thursday August 12, 2010

Study: 8% of Babies Born to Illegals

Study: 8% of Babies Born to Illegals The New York Times reports on a new Pew study on births to illegal immigrants: About 340, 000 of the 4.3 million babies born in the United States in 2008 — or 8 percent — had at least one parent who was an illegal immigrant, according to a …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday August 11, 2010

Radosh on Alinsky: How Radical Was He?

Radosh: How Radical Was Alinsky? Writing in National Review , Ronald Radosh reviews Nicholas von Hoffman's new biography of Saul Alinsky which presents a different take on the controversial community organizer. One often hears critics of President Obama’s policies proclaim that he …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday August 11, 2010

Obama's Bailout Trap

Obama's latest bailout -- a bill directing $26 billion in aid to the states -- could put some GOP politicians in a tricky spot. Despite what the President may say, bailouts are never apolitical. Regardless of whether you think TARP was justified (I did and still do) it was hard to miss the obvious …

Written by Jeb Golinkin on Wednesday August 11, 2010