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Disagree Without Being Disagreeable

Ryan Sorba, a conservative activist who attacked CPAC for accepting a co-sponsorship from a gay Republican organization and F F contributor Alex Knepper, who subsequently confronted him, can both stand to learn a lesson about civil discourse. I wasn’t at the Conservative Political Action …

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Written by John Guardiano on Monday February 22, 2010

Brown's Bullying Could Cost Labour

A new book which reports claims that British PM Gordon Brown was abusive and bullying towards staff members will only make Labour's bid to retain the House of Commons more of a challenge. On a day on which the Sunday Times published a YouGov poll revealing that the gap between Labour and the …

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Written by Jeb Golinkin on Sunday February 21, 2010

Brown's Bullying Could Cost Labour

A new book which reports claims that British PM Gordon Brown was abusive and bullying towards staff members will only make Labour's bid to retain the House of Commons more of a challenge. On a day on which the Sunday Times published a YouGov poll revealing that the gap between Labour and the …

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Written by Jeb Golinkin on Sunday February 21, 2010

Being Anti-Obama Not Enough

Obama's missteps are discrediting the Democratic majority. But if the GOP hopes to cement this political shift, they will need to offer more than just criticism of the left. One of the questions here at Frum Forum is whether the conservative movement can become a majority and also, whether it …

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Written by John Vecchione on Sunday February 21, 2010

Being Anti-Obama Not Enough

Obama's missteps are discrediting the Democratic majority. But if the GOP hopes to cement this political shift, they will need to offer more than just criticism of the left. One of the questions here at Frum Forum is whether the conservative movement can become a majority and also, whether it …

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Written by John Vecchione on Sunday February 21, 2010

Beck: "Economic Holocaust is Coming"

In his speech closing out CPAC 2010, Glenn Beck argued against the Obama administration's economic policies and warned that the worst was yet to come. Follow Frum Forum 's coverage of CPAC via twitter @DavidFrum, @FrumForum, @timkmak and @noahkgreen. Click here for liveblogging of CPAC …

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Written by Tim Mak on Sunday February 21, 2010

Beck: "Economic Holocaust is Coming"

In his speech closing out CPAC 2010, Glenn Beck argued against the Obama administration's economic policies and warned that the worst was yet to come. Follow Frum Forum 's coverage of CPAC via twitter @DavidFrum, @FrumForum, @timkmak and @noahkgreen. Click here for liveblogging of CPAC …

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Written by Tim Mak on Sunday February 21, 2010

CPAC 2010's Highs and Lows

The Conservative Political Action Conference wrapped up on Saturday evening with a chalk-waving rant by Glenn Beck. But not everything at CPAC over the last three days was so bizarre - in fact, there were a lot of promising signs. The Conservative Political Action Conference wrapped up on Saturday …

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Written by Tim Mak on Sunday February 21, 2010

CPAC 2010's Highs and Lows

The Conservative Political Action Conference wrapped up on Saturday evening with a chalk-waving rant by Glenn Beck. But not everything at CPAC over the last three days was so bizarre - in fact, there were a lot of promising signs. The Conservative Political Action Conference wrapped up on Saturday …

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Written by Tim Mak on Sunday February 21, 2010

Kirk Touts National Security Credentials

In a speech Friday, Illinois GOP Senate candidate Mark Kirk argued against a preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities and pushed instead for oil sanctions to cripple the Iranian regime. Mark Kirk's pragmatism was on display Friday during a campaign event at the Chicago Council on Global …

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Written by Jeb Golinkin on Sunday February 21, 2010

Kirk Touts National Security Credentials

In a speech Friday, Illinois GOP Senate candidate Mark Kirk argued against a preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities and pushed instead for oil sanctions to cripple the Iranian regime. Mark Kirk's pragmatism was on display Friday during a campaign event at the Chicago Council on Global …

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Written by Jeb Golinkin on Sunday February 21, 2010

The CPAC Diaries

Click here for Frum Forum 's gossip and news from CPAC 2010. Follow Frum Forum 's coverage of CPAC via twitter @DavidFrum, @FrumForum, @timkmak and @noahkgreen. Click here for liveblogging of CPAC 2010 convention speeches and panels. Disprove Friedman's 'No Such Thing as a …

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Written by FrumForum Editors on Saturday February 20, 2010

The CPAC Diaries

Click here for Frum Forum 's gossip and news from CPAC 2010. Follow Frum Forum 's coverage of CPAC via twitter @DavidFrum, @FrumForum, @timkmak and @noahkgreen. Click here for liveblogging of CPAC 2010 convention speeches and panels. Disprove Friedman's 'No Such Thing as a …

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Written by FrumForum Editors on Saturday February 20, 2010

CPAC Straw Poll Results

In this year's CPAC straw poll, Ron Paul was the favorite 2012 Presidential candidate, with Mitt Romney falling in second. CPAC survey size: 2, 395 people surveyed. Largest number of participants in CPAC history. Students represent 48%. What Kind of Conservative Are You:  80% fiscal; 9% …

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Written by Tim Mak on Saturday February 20, 2010

CPAC Straw Poll Results

In this year's CPAC straw poll, Ron Paul was the favorite 2012 Presidential candidate, with Mitt Romney falling in second. CPAC survey size: 2, 395 people surveyed. Largest number of participants in CPAC history. Students represent 48%. What Kind of Conservative Are You:  80% fiscal; 9% …

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Written by Tim Mak on Saturday February 20, 2010

Karzai Takes Aim at NATO

Karzai's stirring up of sentiment over civilian deaths for purely political purposes makes it more difficult for NATO to complete one of the central goals of the offensive: winning the support of the Afghan public. This morning, Afghan President Hamid Karzai took a shot at NATO efforts to prevent …

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Written by Jeb Golinkin on Saturday February 20, 2010

Karzai Takes Aim at NATO

Karzai's stirring up of sentiment over civilian deaths for purely political purposes makes it more difficult for NATO to complete one of the central goals of the offensive: winning the support of the Afghan public. This morning, Afghan President Hamid Karzai took a shot at NATO efforts to prevent …

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Written by Jeb Golinkin on Saturday February 20, 2010

Gingrich: "Defeat the Secular Left"

In his speech at CPAC today, Newt Gingrich's attempts to reach out to principled moderates may have been overshadowed by his aggressive conservative rhetoric. Follow Frum Forum 's coverage of CPAC via twitter @DavidFrum, @FrumForum, @timkmak and @noahkgreen. Click here for liveblogging …

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Written by Tim Mak on Saturday February 20, 2010

Gingrich: "Defeat the Secular Left"

In his speech at CPAC today, Newt Gingrich's attempts to reach out to principled moderates may have been overshadowed by his aggressive conservative rhetoric. Follow Frum Forum 's coverage of CPAC via twitter @DavidFrum, @FrumForum, @timkmak and @noahkgreen. Click here for liveblogging …

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Written by Tim Mak on Saturday February 20, 2010

Coulter at CPAC: "Olbermann is a Girl"

Before a packed crowd at CPAC, Ann Coulter didn't deliver a speech so much as a stand-up routine with many crass one-liners. Follow Frum Forum ’s coverage of CPAC via twitter @DavidFrum, @FrumForum, @timkmak and @noahkgreen. Click here for liveblogging of CPAC 2010 convention speeches …

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Written by Tim Mak on Saturday February 20, 2010