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Frum: U.S. Can Learn From Europe's Budget Cuts

On NPR's Marketplace , David Frum looks at the similarities between Europe's budget issues and America's and argues that the U.S. can learn from Europe's solutions. On Tuesday, Hungary's prime minister presented a new economic plan. The plan includes sharp cuts in salaries for government …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 10, 2010

Obama Promises $400 Million for Palestinians

The Los Angeles Times reports that President Obama has promised Mahmoud Abbas $400 million for development in the Palestinian territories. President Obama pledged an infusion of $400 million in aid for housing, school construction and business development in the Palestinian territories …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 10, 2010

Helen Thomas: Weapon of Mass Distraction

Cast alongside a preening, camera-ready White House press corps, Helen Thomas was different. But she certainly wasn't "tough." My latest column for The Week remembers Helen Thomas’ outbursts in the White House briefing room and points out the trouble with journalism that seems more concerned …

Written by David Frum on Thursday June 10, 2010

Lincoln Still Faces Uphill Battle

On their blog, Public Policy Polling takes a close look at Arkansas Senator Blanche Lincoln's chances of winning in the general election. It's nice for Blanche Lincoln that she won the runoff in Arkansas last night but I hope that no groups that care about getting Democratic Senators elected …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 10, 2010

Hennessey Debunks Democrats New Job Claims

Keith Hennessey takes a closer look at the Democrats' claims regarding new job creation: A new claim about job creation appears to be bubbling up through the Democratic ranks. Here is the clearest statement of that claim , from Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) on Stuart Varney’s show: …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 10, 2010

Crist Holds Lead in Florida Senate Race

Charlie Crist is holding a slim lead over Republican opponent Marco Rubio in the Florida Senate race thanks to his strength amongst independent voters. Politics Daily reports: Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who switched from Republican to independent, holds a small 37 percent to 33 percent lead …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 10, 2010

Is Gulf Oil Spill a "Statistical Anomaly"?

In a letter to President Obama, GOP Rep. John Culberson of Texas described the Gulf oil spill as a "statistical anomaly" and criticized the president's moratorium on new offshore drilling. On Tuesday morning, Rep. John Culberson (R-Tex.) penned an open letter to President Obama expressing his …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 10, 2010

Bernanke: Recovery Still "On Track"

Testifying before Congress, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke assured legislators that the economic recovery was still "on track". The AP reports: The European debt crisis is likely to have only a "modest" impact on the U.S. economic recovery as long as Wall Street stabilizes, Federal …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 10, 2010

Tom Campbell's Unfortunate Defeat

Through this campaign season, many Republican primary voters have asked the question: "Is Candidate X conservative enough?" My ballot question is to ask: Is this a Republican who can do better? Hence my enthusiasm for Tom Campbell. Carly Fiorina is the Republican nominee for US Senate in Californi…

Written by David Frum on Thursday June 10, 2010

Gates: EU Pushing Turkey Away From West

Defense Secretary Robert Gates blamed the EU for Turkey's recent moves away from the West. The BBC reports: "The deterioration in the relationship between Turkey and Israel over the past year-or-so is a matter of concern," Mr Gates said during a visit to London. "I think the two had a pretty …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 10, 2010

Gibbs Backtracks From Comments Critical of Big Labor

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs attempted to backtrack from controversial remarks from an administration source about big labor's attempts to defeat Sen. Blanche Lincoln in the Arkansas Democratic primary. The Chicago Tribune reports: One of Super Tuesday's more surprising results was in …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 10, 2010

Mystery Dem Candidate Faces Obscenity Charges

The winner of the South Carolina Democratic Senate primary is being asked to withdraw his candidacy after it was revealed that he has a criminal background and faces obscenity charges. The AP reports: A day after an unemployed veteran shocked South Carolina's Democratic establishment by …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 10, 2010

Watch: Fiorina Caught Mocking Boxer's Hair

Waiting to be interviewed on television. GOP California Senatorial candidate Carly Fiorina was caught mocking rival Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer's hair.

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 9, 2010

UN Approves New Sanctions on Iran

The United Nations Security Council approved another round of sanctions on Iran. The Washington Post reports: After several months of grueling diplomacy, the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday imposed a fourth round of sanctions on Iran's military establishment -- a move that the United …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 9, 2010

Obama: Situation in Gaza "Unsustainable"

President Obama criticized Israel's blockade of Gaza and called for a "new conceptual framework" to achieve Mideast peace. The AP reports: President Barack Obama called on Wednesday for sharply limiting Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip in the wake of the botched Israeli naval raid that's …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 9, 2010

Maryland's Busted Budget

Baltimore’s deficit and Montgomery County’s school budget crisis are only the tip of the iceberg for Maryland’s leading gubernatorial contenders, both of whom have promised voters they can balance the state's budget. Maryland is suffering along with the rest of the nation as the state attempts to …

Written by Rachel Ryan on Wednesday June 9, 2010

Hezbollah: Helen Thomas is "Courageous"

Helen Thomas has received some support for her recent statements about Israel: On Wednesday, a Hezbollah spokesperson released a statement calling Thomas's remarks -- which resulted in her release from her speaking agency and resignation from the long-time post she held in the White House …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 9, 2010

Kirk's Unforced Errors Multiply

A new Rasmussen poll finds that despite his miserable campaign performance, Mark Kirk still clings to a narrow lead over Dem challenger Alexi Giannoulias. Given the scope of Kirk’s errors though, things could be worse. A new Rasmussen poll finds that despite his miserable campaign performance…

Written by Jeb Golinkin on Wednesday June 9, 2010

Democrats Call on Mystery Candidates to Drop Out of Senate Race

Democrats are calling on unknown South Carolina Senate candidate Alvin Greene to drop out of the race. They have learned that he was previously arrested for showing obscene web photos to a university student: Columbia, SC- Today, South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler asked Alvin …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 9, 2010

Conservatives AWOL on Fighting Defense Cuts

The Right is too lazy, myopic, and mired in its Cold War ways to think imaginatively and creatively about the defense budget. The American Enterprise Institute’s (AEI’s) Center for Defense Studies is lamenting what it calls the “isolationist urges” of some conservatives and many Tea Partiers. …

Written by John Guardiano on Wednesday June 9, 2010