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Graham Will Not Support His Climate Bill

CongressDaily has gotten a quote from Senator Graham suggesting that he will not vote for his own energy bill: “What I have withdrawn from is a bill that basically restricts drilling in a way that is never going to happen in the future, ” Graham said. “I wanted it to safely occur in the …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 9, 2010

Israel Allowing Supplies Into Gaza

The New York Times reports on how Israel is allowing more supplies into Gaza: JERUSALEM — Israel has broadened the variety of foods allowed through its land crossings into Gaza , officials on both sides said on Wednesday, but Israel denied that this signaled any change in policy …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 9, 2010

Ahmadinejad: U.S. and Allies are "Seriously Mistaken"

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has given his response to the latest round of UN sanctions: The U.S. and others have said the new sanctions are needed in order to change Iran's behavior and convince them to suspend nuclear activity and return to the negotiating table. Iran's …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 9, 2010

Americans Uninterested in Gaza Flotilla Story

Despite the extensive media coverage, a new Pew Research Center survey reveals that Americans were as interested in reports about the Gaza flotilla incident as they were in coverage of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Pew Research Center provides a weekly survey to determine which news stories might …

Written by Elise Cooper on Wednesday June 9, 2010

Israelis Plan "Reverse Flotillas"

As a response to the pro-Gaza flotilla, some Israelis are considering sending their own "reverse flotillas" to Turkey to expose Turkish hypocrisy: Although most of the recent talk regarding flotillas has revolved around ships sailing toward Gaza, at least two plans have emerged for …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 9, 2010

Ayaan Hirsi Ali's Message to the West

Ayaan Hirsi Ali is the world’s most effective critic on Islam’s treatment of women and has continued to speak out despite threats to her life from extremists. The packed audience at the CBC’s Glen Gould Studio this week, didn’t quite know what to expect when invited by the Donner Canadian …

Written by Peter Worthington on Wednesday June 9, 2010

Crist's Flip-Flops Evade Scrutiny

Charlie Crist’s positions on the teachers unions, offshore drilling, and a host of other major issues change daily. What has not changed is Charlie Crist's front-runner status in the Florida Senate race. Charlie Crist’s positions on the teachers unions, offshore drilling, and a host of other …

Written by Jeb Golinkin on Wednesday June 9, 2010

Security Council Approves Iran Santions

The Washington Post reports that the Security Council has approved a set of sanctions on Iran: UNITED NATIONS, June 9 -- A divided U.N. Security Council on Wednesday imposed a fourth round of financial and commercial sanctions on Iran's military establishment, bringing to a close more …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 9, 2010

What Angle Wanted from Scientologists

The Las Vegas Sun explains the details on the nature of Sharron Angle's support for a Scientology inspired program: Though she never presented a bill, Angle did attempt to organize a legislative trip to see the inmate treatment program at a Mexican jail. She made the proposal after visiting …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 9, 2010

Sharron Angle Opposed Flouridation

In 1999, Sharron Angle took a position that will undoubtedly lead to many Dr. Strangelove jokes; she opposed the fluoridation of the water supply: Courtesy of Talking Points Memo: The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported in April 1999 that the state assembly, of which Angle was a member, …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 9, 2010

Attacks on Haley Flop

Say what you will about South Carolina, but at least the whole “raghead” thing didn’t work. Say what you will about South Carolina, but at least the whole “raghead” thing didn’t work. State Sen. Jake Knotts (who infamously called Rep. Nikki Haley AND President Barack Obama “ragheads,” which …

Written by Cheves Ligon on Wednesday June 9, 2010

Angle's Scientology Problem

So the good news is that Sharron Angle, winner of the Nevada GOP Senate primary race, is not personally a member of the notorious Church of Scientology. The bad news: She seems to be a gullible person, easily deceived by persons with sinister agendas. It's early days yet, but it does seem we can …

Written by David Frum on Wednesday June 9, 2010

Blackwater is for Sale

The New York Times reports the "Xe Services" (more commonly known as Blackwater) is for sale: WASHINGTON — Burdened by lawsuits, criminal investigations and negative publicity stemming from its private security work in Iraq and Afghanistan, Blackwater Worldwide is being put up for …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 9, 2010

Fiorina to Face Boxer in Cal Senate Race

The Associated Press reports that Carly Fiorina has won the GOP California Senate primary. Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina has won California's GOP primary for U.S. Senate, setting up a general election battle this fall with three-term Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer. The 55-year-old …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 9, 2010

Whitman Wins California GOP Gubernatorial Primary

The Los Angeles Times reports that Meg Whitman has won the California GOP gubernatorial primary. Former EBay Chief Executive Meg Whitman defeated state Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner in the most expensive campaign in California history. Whitman spent more than $71 million of her own …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 9, 2010

Hillary Promises 'Most Significant Sanctions Iran Has Ever Faced'

The AP reports that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton promised that the new proposed UN sanctions would be the toughest Iran had faced. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday called the proposed new U.N. sanctions against Iran's suspect nuclear program the toughest ever …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Tuesday June 8, 2010

Inglis Manages to Force Runoff in SC-4

Politico reports that GOP Rep. Bob Inglis is headed to a runoff in South Carolina's fourth congressional district. Battered by accusations that he no longer fits the conservative mold of his upstate South Carolina district, GOP Rep. Bob Inglis found his six-term House career hanging by a …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Tuesday June 8, 2010

Lincoln Survives Labor Union Backed Challenge

The Washington Post reports that Arkansas Democratic Senator Blanche Lincoln has won her renomination battle. Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln won renomination tonight, beating Lt. Gov. Bill Halter -- and the national labor unions that had spent millions on his behalf -- in a remarkable result …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Tuesday June 8, 2010

Haley Heads to Runoff

USA Today reports that South Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate Nikki Haley will head to a runoff. South Carolina lawmaker Nikki Haley withstood allegations of infidelity today and advanced to a runoff election against Rep. Gresham Barrett for the GOP nomination for governor. Haley, who …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Tuesday June 8, 2010

BP: Most Leaking Oil Will Be Captured

The Associated Press reports that BP executives are confident that most of the oil leaking into the Gulf of Mexico can be captured. A top BP executive says the company hopes to be capturing virtually all the oil leaking from the Gulf floor soon. Chief operating officer Doug Suttles told The …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Tuesday June 8, 2010