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Lake: American Jewish Groups Ending Support for Turkish Interests

In the Washington Times , Eli Lake reports on the American Jewish community's growing rift with Turkey In October 2000, the government of Turkey had a problem. House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert had promised to bring a resolution commemorating the Armenian genocide to the floor for a vote, a …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Tuesday June 8, 2010

GOP Gov Vulnerable in Nevada Primary

For the first time in Nevada’s history, it’s looking as if the incumbent governor will be defeated in the party primary. Nevada is poised to watch an electoral first as U.S. District Court Judge Brian Sandoval continues to lead in the polls ahead of incumbent Governor Jim Gibbons. For the first …

Written by Rachel Ryan on Tuesday June 8, 2010

Will Tea Party Hurt GOP's Chances in VA-5?

With the establishment candidate set to win the GOP primary in Virginia's fifth congressional district, attention now turns to whether the Tea Party will back an independent challenger in the general election. When I visited the town of Lynchburg, Virginia in March earlier this year, there were …

Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Tuesday June 8, 2010

The GOP's Foolish Defense of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Instead of preparing for the next round of pork-laden "jobs" bills or increased regulations from the Democrats, Republicans are wasting their political capital in defense of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". Not wanting to be on the unpopular side of a controversial issue, Massachusetts Senator Scott …

Written by Jonas Stankovich on Tuesday June 8, 2010

A Sad End For Helen Thomas

In a way, it’s too bad (albeit deserved) what has happened to Helen Thomas. Her ground-breaking achievements as a pioneering female journalist all will fade in light of her fall from grace. I wasn’t anxious to write about Helen Thomas, the living (sort of) legend of White House correspondents, who …

Written by Peter Worthington on Tuesday June 8, 2010

Israel Has No Option but Victory

If Muslim countries lay down their weapons, there would be peace; if Israel laid down its weapons – there would be no more Israel. That is the sorry reality of the Middle East today, as it was 60 years ago. It’s hardly a surprise that criticism of Israel for its commando raid on the so-called “aid …

Written by Peter Worthington on Tuesday June 8, 2010

Can We Honestly Discuss Women in Science?

In The New York Times , John Tierney discusses the difficulty of having honest discussions about women in science: The House of Representatives has passed what I like to think of as Larry’s Law. The official title of this legislation is “Fulfilling the potential of women in academic …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Tuesday June 8, 2010

Mitchell: Too Many Bureaucrats Are Paid Too Much

Dan Mitchell of the Cato institute has a new video about the government's overpaid civil service:

Written by FrumForum Editors on Tuesday June 8, 2010

Mona Charen Wins Eric Breindel Award

Columnist Mona Charen won the Eric Breindel Award for Excellence in Journalism, an annual prize named after a former New York Post columnist and editorial-page editor. Ms. Charen writes a syndicated column and spent six years as a commentator on CNN's "Capital Gang." She authored the bestseller …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Tuesday June 8, 2010

Pipes: Islamist Turkey Overreaches

Daniel Pipes writes that Turkey's support for the Gaza flotilla is an abandonment of the nation's secular origins and warns that the government may overreach in their push for a stridently Islamist foreign policy. If Ankara's irresponsible behavior has worrisome implications for the Middle East …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Tuesday June 8, 2010

Canada's Tough Afghan Choice

Regardless of their personal feelings, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Defense Minister Peter MacKay are committed to withdrawing fighting forces by next summer. So far, they show no inclination to change their minds. There’s nothing quite like seeing reality for oneself. And that was the …

Written by Peter Worthington on Tuesday June 8, 2010

Spitzer's TV Presence Grows

The Huffington Post notes Eliot Spitzer's growing demand on cable news: NEW YORK — Eliot Spitzer became a national punch line after he resigned in disgrace as New York governor, following a prostitution scandal. Two years later, he's a hot commodity in cable television news. Executive…

Written by FrumForum Editors on Tuesday June 8, 2010

Haley's Opponent Takes Polygraph Test

Nikki Haley's opponent has taken a polygraph test to "prove" that he has not been pushing scandalous stories about her: South Carolina Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer has released the results of a polygraph that he says prove he did not push the story of an affair between Larry Marchant, his former …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Tuesday June 8, 2010

Obama Learning Who to Blame for Oil Leak

The Huffington Post reports on how Obama intends to learn exactly who needs to be blamed for the Gulf oil leak: WASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama said Monday he's been talking closely to Gulf Coast fishermen and various experts on BP's catastrophic oil spill not for lofty academic …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Tuesday June 8, 2010

How Helen Thomas Got Her Opinions

Matt Welch, the Editor-in-Chief of Reason magazine, offers his unique and personal take on Helen Thomas' retirement: As a fellow ex-UPIer and someone who greatly enjoyed a wine-drenched evening in Thomas' company 16 years ago (during which she told me, tears in her eyes, that Bill Clinton's …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Tuesday June 8, 2010

Democrats Prepare $125 Million to Defend Healthcare

Politico reports that Democrats are preparing to spend a lot of money to try and change public opinion on the new healthcare law: Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) and Victoria Kennedy — widow of Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) — are expected to be named co-chairmen of a $125 …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Tuesday June 8, 2010

North Korea Reshuffles Leadership

NPR reports that North Korea has made changes to its leadership to prepare for Kim Jong-Il's succession: North Korea made some changes at the top of the government on Monday. Robert Siegel talks to NPR's Mike Shuster, who says there appears to be confirmation that North Korean leader Kim …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Tuesday June 8, 2010

Security Council Meets To Discuss Iran

Although they were delayed by the Gaza flotilla crises, the Security Council is now meeting to discuss sanctions on Iran: UNITED NATIONS, June 7 (Xinhua) -- The UN Security Council on Monday afternoon began consultations over a draft resolution proposing further sanctions against Iran. …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Tuesday June 8, 2010

Can Orly Taitz Win Her Primary?

Politico reports on an unexpected development. Orly Taitz, the most prominent "birther", might win her GOP primary: California Republicans optimistic about their prospects in November could find themselves with a bit of a problem after the votes are counted in Tuesday’s primaries — a …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Tuesday June 8, 2010

Unions Use Citizens United

Suzy Khimm reports that unions have been an unexpected benefactor of the Citizens United decision from the Supreme Court: After the Supreme Court handed down its now-infamous Citizens United decision in January, many legal and political observers warned the ruling would unleash a torrent …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Tuesday June 8, 2010