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GOP Wins in Obama's Home District
Saturday, Charles Djou was elected to represent Hawaii’s first congressional district, becoming the first Republican elected to the spot since 1991. Saturday, Charles Djou was elected to represent Hawaii’s first congressional district, becoming the first Republican elected to the spot since …Andrew Cuomo Announces New York Gov Bid
The New York Times reports that Andrew Cuomo will run for New York governor. Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo announced his campaign for governor with a video released early Saturday morning, finally making official his entrance into the race for governor this fall. Mr. Cuomo’s announcem…
Charlie Crist Can't Remember Why He Opposed Sotomayor
Charlie Crist can't remember why he opposed Sotomayor: Charlie Crist says he would vote to confirm Elena Kagan, but talking to the Miami Herald editorial board the other day struggled to recall specifically why he opposed Sonia Sotomayor. It couldn't possibly because he was in trouble in …
Ron Paul's Racist Newsletters
In light of the recent controversy over Rand Paul's statements on the Civil Rights Act, it is worth re-reading the original piece which revealed unfortunate aspects of Ron Paul's political past: If you are a critic of the Bush administration, chances are that, at some point over the past six …
McMahon Wins GOP Endorsement
Linda McMahon has won the GOP endorsement of her Connecticut Senate race: Hartford, Conn. – Former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon won her party’s endorsement Friday night in the first round of ballots, defeating early frontrunner and longtime Connecticut GOP insider, former …
James R. Clapper Jr. Leading Candidate to Replace Blair
The Washington Post reports that James R. Clapper Jr. is currently considered a leading candidate for Dennis Blair's job: Three years after the lunch in Rumsfeld's office, Clapper, a lanky retired Air Force general with a shaved head and silvery goatee, was installed as undersecretary of …
Rand Paul Fears an "Amero" Currency
Talking Points Memo has the evidence that Rand Paul was once concerned about the creation of a NAFTA "Superhighway" and a single currency for the entire North American continent, the "Amero": Campaigning for his father in Montana back in 2008, Rand Paul spoke out against the NAFTA Superhighwa…
Obama Wants Review of Implicaitons of Artificial Life
President Obama wants a review of the implications of the ability to create artificial life: President Obama has asked a presidential commission to study the ethical “implications” of scientists’ achievement in creating a living cell out of manufactured DNA and report back within six months. …
RND and DNC Release Fundraising Totals
Ben Smith of Politico reports on the RNC and the DNC fundraising totals: The April numbers give the DNC the edge. On one hand, you'd expect the party in power to have a large, perhaps larger, fundraising take. On the other, the RNC does traditionally raise more money. The figures from the …
Issa: Who Offered Sestak a Job?
Representative Darrell Issa wants to know who in the White House offered Joe Sestak a job: A leading House Republican is threatening to file an ethics complaint against Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.) if he doesn’t reveal who in the White House offered him a job to drop out of the Pennsylvania Senate …
Charlie Crist Wants AFL-CIO Endorsement
From the AP: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Gov. Charlie Crist, who shed the "R" next to his name and replaced it with an "I" – asked for the labor union AFL-CIO's endorsement for Senate on Friday. Crist, an independent candidate, made an unusual appearance before the union's leaders. The union …
Texas Approves Controversial Curriculum
From the AP: AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas State Board of Education adopted a social studies and history curriculum Friday that amends or waters down the teaching of religious freedoms, America's relationship with the U.N. and hundreds of other items. The new standards were adopted after a …
GOP Strategist Would be "Embarrassed" by a Palin Endorsement
David Weigel identifies a GOP strategist who would be "embarrassed" if one of his candidates received Sarah Palin's endorsement: On Wednesday, California Republican strategist and Yolo County supervisor Matt Rexroad loaded up Facebook and put up a short complaint about U.S. Senate candidate …
Palin Spurs New GOP Primary Battle
Thursday, Sarah Palin complicated GOP efforts to defeat Democratic Senator Patty Murray in Washington, by failing to endorse the mainstream candidate courted by Senator Cornyn and RNC Chair Michael Steele. Yesterday, Sarah Palin complicated GOP efforts to target Democratic Senator Patty Murray in …Live Chat With Frum
Today, Frum Forum hosted a live chat with David Frum. Frum answered questions about Rand Paul, how the GOP can attract black voters, and drug policy. On Friday, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, Frum Forum will be hosting a live chat with David Frum. Join us for the chat or send your questions to …Jury Still Out on Dodd's Financial Reforms
Even if today's good stock market performance continues, it shouldn’t be taken as a sign of Wall Street's collective affection for Dodd’s financial regulatory reform legislation. Chris Dodd’s financial regulatory bill has passed the Senate and, with a few tweaks in conference committee, seems …Jews and Obama
Rabbi Eric Yoffie of the Union for Reform Judaism has released a very important statement with useful advice for liberal and conservative friends of Israel. A very important statement by Rabbi Eric Yoffie of the Union for Reform Judaism, with useful advice for liberal and conservative …Rand Paul Cancels "Meet The Press" Appearance
Rand Paul has canceled his appaearnce on Meet the Press: "Rand did Good Morning America today, set the record straight, and now we are done talking about it," said campaign spokesman Jesse Benton. "No more national interviews on the topic." Click here to read more.
Are Moderate Republicans Returning to New England?
Mother Jones reporter Suzy Khimm reports that the rise of the Tea Party in New England may actually herald the return of moderate Republicans to the region: It wasn't that long ago that political observers were busily penning obituaries for Northeastern Republicans, who for many years formed …