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It's Not the Size, It's What You Do With It

In response to my CNN.com column about the breakdown of Congress, Erick Erickson argues that conservatives need to worry less about how Congress functions and more about shrinking government. But this conservative indifference to policy and governance is the real problem. There's been a lot …

Written by David Frum on Monday March 1, 2010

On the Front Lines of the Tea Party Insurgency

GOP leaders have been hopeful of picking up the currently Democratic-held Virgina fifth congressional seat in the November midterms, but in a pattern that may be replicated in races across the country, a growing tea party challenge to the party's favored candidate looks to complicate their efforts. …

Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Monday March 1, 2010

On the Front Lines of the Tea Party Insurgency

GOP leaders have been hopeful of picking up the currently Democratic-held Virgina fifth congressional seat in the November midterms, but in a pattern that may be replicated in races across the country, a growing tea party challenge to the party's favored candidate looks to complicate their efforts. …

Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Monday March 1, 2010

Trading Smoke Filled Rooms for Gridlock

At last week’s health summit, the conversation was intelligent, civil, well-informed. It also predictably achieved nothing. How could it? Deals are never reached in front of the television camera. My latest CNN.com column discusses how the open government reforms of the 1970s led to an unintended …

Written by David Frum on Monday March 1, 2010

Trading Smoke Filled Rooms for Gridlock

At last week’s health summit, the conversation was intelligent, civil, well-informed. It also predictably achieved nothing. How could it? Deals are never reached in front of the television camera. My latest CNN.com column discusses how the open government reforms of the 1970s led to an unintended …

Written by David Frum on Monday March 1, 2010

Blame Yesterday's Reforms for Today's Gridlocked Congress

In the mid-1970s, Congress underwent a revolution. The power of the committee chairmen was broken. The number of subcommittees proliferated. The committees met in public. Amendments multiplied. Congress become more open, more egalitarian, more responsive. And stuff ceased to pass. Again and again, …

Written by David Frum on Monday March 1, 2010

Blame Yesterday's Reforms for Today's Gridlocked Congress

In the mid-1970s, Congress underwent a revolution. The power of the committee chairmen was broken. The number of subcommittees proliferated. The committees met in public. Amendments multiplied. Congress become more open, more egalitarian, more responsive. And stuff ceased to pass. Again and again, …

Written by David Frum on Monday March 1, 2010

Smoltz for Congress?

Pitcher John Smoltz won 212 games and recorded 155 saves in his 22 years in the major leagues. But can he win a congressional race? He won 212 games and recorded 155 saves in his 22 years in the major leagues. But could he win a congressional race, and does he even want to try? These are all …

Written by Jeb Golinkin on Sunday February 28, 2010

Smoltz for Congress?

Pitcher John Smoltz won 212 games and recorded 155 saves in his 22 years in the major leagues. But can he win a congressional race? He won 212 games and recorded 155 saves in his 22 years in the major leagues. But could he win a congressional race, and does he even want to try? These are all …

Written by Jeb Golinkin on Sunday February 28, 2010

W.H. Social Secretaries: Divas Need Not Apply

As Desiree Rogers prepares to step down as White House social secretary, here's a little friendly advice for her new replacement: focus on guest lists not self-promotion. As daring Desiree Rogers, the infamous White House social secretary prepares to dash out of the White House for not doing her …

Written by Crystal Wright on Sunday February 28, 2010

W.H. Social Secretaries: Divas Need Not Apply

As Desiree Rogers prepares to step down as White House social secretary, here's a little friendly advice for her new replacement: focus on guest lists not self-promotion. As daring Desiree Rogers, the infamous White House social secretary prepares to dash out of the White House for not doing her …

Written by Crystal Wright on Sunday February 28, 2010

Israel Only Acts When the World Fails To

Israel has borne a great deal of criticism since a team of Mossad agents allegedly assassinated a Hamas leader in Dubai. But Israel's critics forget that it was the failures of the international community that necessitated this action. For thirty years I have supported Israel’s actions to defend …

Written by Martin Krossel on Sunday February 28, 2010

Israel Only Acts When the World Fails To

Israel has borne a great deal of criticism since a team of Mossad agents allegedly assassinated a Hamas leader in Dubai. But Israel's critics forget that it was the failures of the international community that necessitated this action. For thirty years I have supported Israel’s actions to defend …

Written by Martin Krossel on Sunday February 28, 2010

Slowing Down the Obama Agenda

The GOP is expected to score a big pickup of House seats in November's elections. But with President Obama still in the White House and the Democrats likely keeping the Senate, Republicans will need to focus on policies that can pull independent and Democratic support. As I wrote before , …

Written by John Vecchione on Sunday February 28, 2010

Slowing Down the Obama Agenda

The GOP is expected to score a big pickup of House seats in November's elections. But with President Obama still in the White House and the Democrats likely keeping the Senate, Republicans will need to focus on policies that can pull independent and Democratic support. As I wrote before , …

Written by John Vecchione on Sunday February 28, 2010

Giannoulias Bank Ties Could Hurt Campaign

Chicago’s troubled Broadway Bank -- owned by the family of Democratic Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias -- must raise no less than $75 million in capital by late April. This is just the latest distraction for Giannoulias in his tight race with Rep. Mark Kirk for Barack Obama's old Senate seat. …

Written by Jeb Golinkin on Saturday February 27, 2010

Giannoulias Bank Ties Could Hurt Campaign

Chicago’s troubled Broadway Bank -- owned by the family of Democratic Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias -- must raise no less than $75 million in capital by late April. This is just the latest distraction for Giannoulias in his tight race with Rep. Mark Kirk for Barack Obama's old Senate seat. …

Written by Jeb Golinkin on Saturday February 27, 2010

Something's Seriously Wrong at York University

Next week, Canada’s York University will open its halls and classrooms to “Israel Apartheid Week” allowing militants and activists to use taxpayer-funded facilities to vilify the Jewish state. But for those who would defend Israel, the university sets very different rules. Next week, York …

Written by David Frum on Saturday February 27, 2010

Something's Seriously Wrong at York University

Next week, Canada’s York University will open its halls and classrooms to “Israel Apartheid Week” allowing militants and activists to use taxpayer-funded facilities to vilify the Jewish state. But for those who would defend Israel, the university sets very different rules. Next week, York …

Written by David Frum on Saturday February 27, 2010

Free Speech for Israel-Haters Only

Next week, Canada’s York University will open its halls and classrooms to “Israel Apartheid Week” allowing militants and activists to use taxpayer-funded facilities to vilify the Jewish state. But for those who would defend Israel, the university sets very different rules. Next week, York …

Written by David Frum on Saturday February 27, 2010