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Sestak Confirms Job Offer from White House

Rep. Joe Sestak has confirmed that the White House offered him a job to convince him to drop out of the Pennsylvania Senate race: Rep. Joe Sestak, winner of the Pennsylvania Democratic Senate primary, is refusing to provide more information on what job he was offered by a White House …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Monday May 24, 2010

Kim Jong-Il Likely Approved Attack on South Korean Ship

The New York Times reports that U.S. intelligence officials believe that Kim Jong-Il approved last March's torpedo attack on a South Korean ship: A new American intelligence analysis of a deadly torpedo attack on a South Korean warship concludes that Kim Jong-il , the ailing leader of …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Monday May 24, 2010

Just Saying 'No' Won't Win It for GOP

Here is something for Republicans to consider: Normally, challengers do not bother to develop much of a positive message in a recession year. "Things are awful -- they're in charge -- vote for us" usually does the job. But that approach may not work for Republicans in November 2010. To understand …

Written by David Frum on Monday May 24, 2010

How Significant is Djou's Hawaii Victory?

Charles Djou’s election victory in Hawaii's first congressional district is worthy of admiration for a variety of reasons. Charles Djou’s victory on Saturday will make him the first Republican to represent Hawaii in Congress since 1991 and only the third since statehood in 1959. Democrats will …

Written by Clifton Yin on Sunday May 23, 2010

Awlaki Urges More Attacks on U.S. Military

U.S. born cleric Anwar al-Awlaki has urged more attacks on the U.S. military: Anwar al-Awlaki, wanted dead or alive by U.S. authorities, is a leading figure linked to al Qaeda's Yemen-based wing. He is believed to be on the run in the impoverished Gulf Arab state. "Muslims should object to …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday May 23, 2010

Dan Maes Wins Top Spot on GOP Ballot in Colorado

Long-shot Colorado gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes has secured an unexpected victory from the GOP assembly in the state: LOVELAND — In a stunning victory for anti-establishment activists, gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes edged Scott McInnis today at the state GOP assembly. Maes, an …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday May 23, 2010

Palin: Maddow was a "Prejudiced" Interviewer

Sarah Palin has weighed in on Rand Paul's recent appearance on The Rachel Maddow Show : Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin accused MSNBC's Rachel Maddow on Sunday of conducting a "prejudiced" interview with Rand Paul, in which the Tea Party candidate infamously aired skepticism about the …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday May 23, 2010

Michael Steele "Not Comfortable" With Rand Paul's Remarks

Michael Steele has some concerns with Rand Paul's recent comments about the Civil Rights Act: RNC Chairman Michael Steele on Sunday offered some of the most forceful disapproval of Rand Paul's libertarian positions to date from within the broader Republican Party. In dual Sunday news show …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday May 23, 2010

John Kerry Returns to Syria

Laura Rozen reports that John Kerry has returned to Syria: Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is in Syria this weekend, his second trip there in just two months. Click here to read more.

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday May 23, 2010

Carville: Obama's Response to the Oil Spill is "Lackadaisical"

On CNN, political strategist James Carville expressed frustration with the White House's response to the BP oil spill: Carville, the famously outspoken Louisianian who was a chief political aide to Bill and Hillary Clinton, told CNN's Anderson Cooper on Thursday that the administration's …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday May 23, 2010

AIG Executives Will Not Face Criminal Charges

The Justice Department has decided not to file criminal charges against the former head of a division at American International Group Inc. whose dealings in mortgage-related securities nearly bankrupted the company and led to a controversial government bailout, according to lawyers involved in …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday May 23, 2010

McConnell and Paul Hold Tense "Unity Rally"

Politico reports on the tense "unity rally" held in Kentucky and attended by Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell: It was a “party unity” rally and the Republicans who lined up to speak just down the street from the state capitol at the state GOP headquarters here all did their best to speak in the …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday May 23, 2010

Obama Names Oil Spill Commision Members

The White House has named who will lead the oil spill investigation commission: The White House has tapped former Florida Sen. Bob Graham and ex-EPA Administrator William K. Reilly to lead a presidential commission investigating the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The White House was …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday May 23, 2010

Grayson Compares GOP to Al-Qaeda

In a recent radio interview, Representative Alan Grayson compared the GOP to Al-Qaeda: "Why would you want to put people in charge of government who just don't want to do it?" Grayson asked during the interview, which is set to be broadcast this weekend. "I mean you wouldn't expect to see Al …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday May 23, 2010

Meek Wants BP to Pay $100 Million

Florida Senate candidate Kendrick Meek wants BP to increase its commitments to pay for advertising in states affected by the recent oil spill: BP pledged $25 million to the state for advertising its tourism industry recently, but Meek wants $100 million. “Even though we don’t have oil …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday May 23, 2010

Clinton Pushes for Sanctions on North Korea

Secretary of State Clinton has come out in favor of additional sanctions on North Korea: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton opened a U.S. campaign Friday for international measures to punish North Korea for the sinking of a South Korean warship, but it was unclear how receptive …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday May 23, 2010

Europe's Unsustainable Welfare State

The New York Times has an article on how the European welfare state project is running into problems: Across Western Europe, the “lifestyle superpower, ” the assumptions and gains of a lifetime are suddenly in doubt. The deficit crisis that threatens the euro has also undermined the …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday May 23, 2010

Insurgents Attack NATO Base in Afghanistan

The Washington Post reports that a NATO base in Kandahar has come under attacks from insurgents: Insurgents launched a brazen ground and rocket attack late Saturday against NATO's largest military base in southern Afghanistan , wounding several coalition troops, military officials said. …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday May 23, 2010

Byron York on the White House as a Night Club

At the Washington Examiner , Byron York writes about the Night Club-esque transformation which occurred during the Mexican President's visit: Wednesday night’s White House state dinner for Mexican President Felipe Calderon was, as far as the dinner itself was concerned, a fairly routine, if …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday May 23, 2010

Bruce Bartlett on America's Fiscal Crisis

In his Forbes.com column, Bruce Bartlett wonders when and how America will face its fiscal crisis: So if default is not an option, then what would trigger a fiscal crisis? I believe it will come from the credit rating agencies , such as Moody's and Standard and Poor's, which rate sovereign …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday May 23, 2010