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Rethinking McDonnell
I've spent much of the day thinking about McDonnell's proclamation, and on second thought I have to walk back a little from my post below . I continue to think that McDonnell's motive here was to tip-toe away from controversy. But on these fundamental issues of nationhood, tip-toeing just is not …Canada's Unfinished Afghan Mission
Instead of redirecting Canada's military back to international peacekeeping work, Ottawa can do more good by keeping our battle-hardened and experienced fighting forces in Afghanistan. As the families of nine Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan gathered in Kandahar over Easter to pay tribute …Graham's Climate Change Courage
Instead of criticizing Senator Lindsey Graham for working across the aisle on comprehensive climate change legislation, the GOP should be applauding his efforts to push for conservative solutions to our energy crisis. The American Conservative Union rated GOP Senator Lindsey Graham 88 percent …Tough Choices for French Health Care
The French pride themselves on having a healthcare system that is efficient and cheap – a system in which everyone pays and everyone benefits. But now, increasing costs have left the government with no other choice but to cut back on services or raise taxes. Yesterday, Tuesday, April 6, I had …Virginia's Confederates
The left might want to think twice before criticizing Bob McDonnell for signing the Confederate History Month declaration. So, the lefties are making fun of Bob McDonnell for signing the stupid Confederate History Month declaration. Fair enough, guys, but... um... you know, there's that …Continuity You Can Believe In
Eli Lake has an interesting article at Reason.com on the continuities between the war power policies of President Obama and President George W. Bush. Eli Lake has a super-interesting article at Reason.com on the continuities between the war power policies of President Obama and President …Another RNC Member Jumps Ship
UPDATED: New Hampshire Republican National Committeeman Sean Mahoney today handed in his resignation to Chairman Michael Steele, and blamed the recent scandal over RNC funds being used at a bondage-themed nightclub behind his decision to quit. Update : It seems as though this sudden resignatio…A Virtual RNC?
American Crossroads is no ordinary 527 group. The group has set itself a $50 million fundraising target. If achieved, that money would establish American Crossroads as a nearly equivalent entity to the Republican National Committee. Redundancy? No - rivalry. American Crossroads is no ordinary 527 …Frum Live Chats with Wash Post Readers
On Monday, David Frum took part in a live chat with Washington Post readers, answering questions about the future of the GOP, healthcare reform, and the upcoming UK elections. This morning, David Frum took part in a live chat with Washington Post readers, answering questions about the …Can the GOP be Saved?
Over the years, I've read tons of pieces by people disgusted at the current state of the GOP and conservatism in general. But after we cry for what has been lost, what do we do then? After reading Chris Currey's very moving post about how the GOP has left him coupled with reports that blogger …What We Owe the Miners
Life is hard in the coal country of West Virginia, harder than most of us can possibly imagine. West Virginia State Police direct traffic at the entrance to Massey Energy's Upper Big Branch Coal Mine Monday, April 5, 2010 in Montcoal, W.Va. (AP Photo) 25 dead in West …
Obamacare is Here to Stay
After the New Deal was struck, it took 40 years for the process of deregulation to begin under Carter, and accelerate under Reagan. Republicans looking forward to a quick repeal of Obamacare should expect a long wait. The dust has now begun to settle after the firestorm that was the Waterloo …Brown Needs to Set Record Straight on Maddow
Rachel Maddow has denied Sen. Scott Brown's claim that she was being recruited to run against him in the next election. Yet, a senior Brown strategist continues to push the story. I kept an open mind when Scott Brown was elected senator in Massachusetts where I reside, though I confess I didn’t …Steele's New Enforcer
RNC Chief of Staff Ken McKay has resigned and will be replaced by Deputy Chief of Staff Mike Leavitt. In choosing Leavitt, Steele has promoted someone who has a proven record and knows how to win. This afternoon, in the wake of the Republican National Committee’s Voyeur nightclub scandal, RNC …What Goes On in the DNC Stays in the DNC
FF Exclusive: Despite the media furor over the RNC's "bondage-gate" scandal, Republicans have spent much less on their scandalous events than Democrats. Both the Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee have held events in racy locales. But who gets the biggest bang for …