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GOP: Govt Should Notify Tanning Salons of New Tax

Politico reports that GOP leaders are asking the government to inform tanning salons of a new tax hitting their businesses. When the IRS made about $40 billion in tax credits available for small businesses in accordance with the health care overhaul, it sent out 4 million postcards informing …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Saturday June 12, 2010

Poll: Obama Leading GOP 2012 Field

According to the latest Public Policy Polling numbers, President Obama leads each of his potential Republican 2012 opponents. Politico reports: President Barack Obama holds an edge over each of his potential Republican challengers in 2012, according to a new Public Policy Polling …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Saturday June 12, 2010

Angle: Reid is a "Whack Job"

GOP Nevada senatorial candidate Sharron Angle went on the attack against opponent Sen. Harry Reid, calling him a "whack job". The Hill reports: "You've been called a 'niche candidate.' A quote, 'whack job,'" KXNT host Alan Stock asked her during a half-hour interview Wednesday. "What are …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Saturday June 12, 2010

Watch: Bush's Inaugural Facebook Address

Former President George W. Bush released a video inaugural address on his new facebook page. Click here to watch.

Written by FrumForum Editors on Saturday June 12, 2010

Obama: Congress Shares Blame for Oil Spill

In an interview with Politico , President Obama pointed the finger at Congress, arguing that legislators shared the blame for the continuing environmental disaster in the Gulf. President Barack Obama said Friday that some members of Congress should share the blame for the Gulf of Mexico …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Saturday June 12, 2010

Bloomberg Defends BP Over Oil Spill

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg came to the defense of BP today over their role in the Gulf oil spill. The New York Times reports: The chief executive of BP may be one of the least popular people on the planet right now, but he seems to have a friend in City Hall. Mayor Michael …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Saturday June 12, 2010

Sarko's Short Man Complex Reaches New Heights

Sarko’s legendary insecurities over his 5’5” frame reached new heights this week when he requested that taller bodyguards not apply for his security detail. Sarko’s legendary insecurities over his 5’5” frame reached new heights this past Sunday when he requested that a taller, “beefier” bodyguard …

Written by Rachel Ryan on Saturday June 12, 2010

Frums Host Party for Ayaan Hirsi Ali

The New York Times has a write up of a book party recently hosted by the Frums for Ayaan Hirsi Ali: THAT the e-mailed dinner party invitation warned recipients not to forward “due to security reasons” lent the evening a frisson of intrigue, even danger. But here in a tiki-lantern-lighted …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Friday June 11, 2010

Nudging Voters Towards the Center

This week, California voters approved Proposition 14, which would amend the constitution and consolidate party primaries into one election, allowing voters to choose a candidate regardless of party. But will nonpartisan primaries actually reduce political polarization? On Tuesday, California …

Written by Andrew Gelman on Friday June 11, 2010

The Fat Diaries: Confessions of a Food Addict

Like most addicts I began overeating because I was depressed and stressed out. I had a hole in my heart that needed filling and I filled it with forbidden food. It’s 4:00pm, the hardest hour of my day, and I’m staring down my addiction. “Come on,” says a voice in my head. “No.” I say …

Written by Monica Marier on Friday June 11, 2010

Ann Coulter Endorses Moderate Republican in Connecticut

At Human Events , Ann Coulter has implored Sarah Palin to endorse Rob Simmons for the GOP Connecticut Primary. Simmons has not only stopped campaigning, he is also a Republican moderate: Sarah Palin endorsed three dark-horse candidates in Republican match-ups this year, and all three won …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Friday June 11, 2010

Surviving A Visit From Mom

Writing in the Globe and Mail , David Eddie gives advice to a married reader, who's mother has embraced a new philosophy: to never "explain or apologize." Making matters worse, she's popping in for a visit (uninvited) and his wife is not pleased. Writing in the Globe and Mail , David Eddie gives …

Written by David Eddie on Friday June 11, 2010

Blagojevich Tapes Suggest Financial Desperation

Some of the first tapes released from the Blagojevich trial show the state of the former governor's financial desperation: The tapes paint the former governor as desperate for campaign funds. In one tape, Blagojevich can be heard telling his brother, Rob, to hit up everyone he can for …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Friday June 11, 2010

Angle Hires Brown's Online Team

Talking Point Memo reports that Sharron Angle is recruiting Scott Brown's online team to help with her campaign: Sharron Angle, the Republican nominee for Senate in the top-tier race against Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, has recruited some big-name talent coming off her win in the …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Friday June 11, 2010

No Backup Plan if Sanctions Fail

The New York Times reports that if sanctions don't stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons, that the United States does not have many other options: There is a Plan B — actually, a Plan B, C, and D — parts of which are already unfolding across the Persian Gulf. The administration does not …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Friday June 11, 2010

Arlington Graves Mismarked

The New York Times reports that many of the graves in the Arlington cemetery are incorrectly identified: WASHINGTON — The remains in more than 200 graves at Arlington National Cemetery may be incorrectly identified, the secretary of the Army said Thursday, as he announced a shake-up in …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Friday June 11, 2010

The GOP's Growing Hispanic Problem

Census population estimates released Thursday find that as of July 2009, minorities collectively made up a majority in four states. If the GOP hopes to remain relevant they will need to move beyond their base of white voters. Republicans are tough on immigration. Republicans are tough on Sonia …

Written by Jeb Golinkin on Friday June 11, 2010

Geert Wilders Party Makes Gains

The Christian Science Monitor reports on the unexpected gains by Geert Wilders's Freedom Party in the Netherlands: The Dutch woke up Thursday morning to a striking new right-leaning political reality after Wednesday’s national elections ratified both a conservative emphasis on austerity and …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Friday June 11, 2010

Inside North Korea's Misery

A New York Times feature piece explores the misery and poverty of North Korea: YANJI, China — Like many North Koreans, the construction worker lived in penury. His state employer had not paid him for so long that he had forgotten his salary. Indeed, he paid his boss to be listed as a …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Friday June 11, 2010

Boris Johnson: Stop Bashing Britain

The Mayor of London wants Americans to stop using BP to "bash" Britain: Mayor Boris Johnson demanded an end to “anti-British rhetoric, buck-passing and name-calling” after days of scathing criticism directed at BP by the President and other US politicians. Former Conservative Party …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Friday June 11, 2010