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Legal Ruling Threatens Intel Sharing

Former intelligence officials who spoke with FrumForum strongly criticized a London court's ruling ordering the British government to release classified intelligence obtained from the CIA. Former intelligence officials who spoke with FrumForum strongly criticized the February 10th, ruling by a …

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Written by Elise Cooper on Monday February 15, 2010

Bayh's Exit

Bayh's departure is a political gift to Republicans, but a loss for America. For such a consummate public servant to decide that his time and energy are better spent outside of our most respected legislative body is profoundly troubling. As a Senator, Evan Bayh was well-respected both in national …

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Written by Jeb Golinkin on Monday February 15, 2010

Bayh's Exit

Bayh's departure is a political gift to Republicans, but a loss for America. For such a consummate public servant to decide that his time and energy are better spent outside of our most respected legislative body is profoundly troubling. As a Senator, Evan Bayh was well-respected both in national …

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Written by Jeb Golinkin on Monday February 15, 2010

Hayworth Launches Challenge from the Right

Earlier today, JD Hayworth, former congressman and talk radio host, officially entered the Arizona Republican Senate primary against John McCain. In his announcement, Hayworth channeled the far-right’s most common complaints against McCain. The GOP’s Tea Party insurgency has officially set its …

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Written by Paul Craft on Monday February 15, 2010

Hayworth Launches Challenge from the Right

Earlier today, JD Hayworth, former congressman and talk radio host, officially entered the Arizona Republican Senate primary against John McCain. In his announcement, Hayworth channeled the far-right’s most common complaints against McCain. The GOP’s Tea Party insurgency has officially set its …

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Written by Paul Craft on Monday February 15, 2010

Bayh's Retirement Leaves Tough Questions

Evan Bayh's decision to retire leaves many questions. For starters, did Bayh provide the Obama White House with any significant advance warning of his decision to quit? If not, why not - he just dealt a harsh blow to a president of his own party after all? Questions to which I'd like answers: …

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Written by David Frum on Monday February 15, 2010

Bayh's Retirement Leaves Tough Questions

Evan Bayh's decision to retire leaves many questions. For starters, did Bayh provide the Obama White House with any significant advance warning of his decision to quit? If not, why not - he just dealt a harsh blow to a president of his own party after all? Questions to which I'd like answers: …

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Written by David Frum on Monday February 15, 2010

Steele to Tea Party: Let's Make a Deal

Today, RNC Chairman Michael Steele is meeting with approximately fifty tea party leaders to discuss cooperation going into the November midterm elections. Steele goes into the meeting with some new ammunition: a Rasmussen poll that shows the Tea Party losing ground to the GOP. Today, Republica…

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Written by Tim Mak on Monday February 15, 2010

Steele to Tea Party: Let's Make a Deal

Today, RNC Chairman Michael Steele is meeting with approximately fifty tea party leaders to discuss cooperation going into the November midterm elections. Steele goes into the meeting with some new ammunition: a Rasmussen poll that shows the Tea Party losing ground to the GOP. Today, Republica…

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Written by Tim Mak on Monday February 15, 2010

Answering Paul Wells

Paul Wells is undoubtedly one of Canada’s best journalists and I've always enjoyed his writing. All of which makes it hard to believe his reaction to my two pieces ( here and here ) on Rights and Democracy published last week. Paul Wells is undoubtedly one of Canada’s best journalists. I mean, …

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Written by Tim Mak on Sunday February 14, 2010

Answering Paul Wells

Paul Wells is undoubtedly one of Canada’s best journalists and I've always enjoyed his writing. All of which makes it hard to believe his reaction to my two pieces ( here and here ) on Rights and Democracy published last week. Paul Wells is undoubtedly one of Canada’s best journalists. I mean, …

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Written by Tim Mak on Sunday February 14, 2010

Pawlenty Takes Aim at the GOP

In his recent interview with Esquire , Tim Pawlenty produced an honest -- and very critical -- assessment of the state of the Republican Party. Oh, the Republicans had their shot not long ago to address the real needs and concerns of everyday Americans, and they blew it. I think that's …

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Written by Bryce McNitt on Sunday February 14, 2010

Pawlenty Takes Aim at the GOP

In his recent interview with Esquire , Tim Pawlenty produced an honest -- and very critical -- assessment of the state of the Republican Party. Oh, the Republicans had their shot not long ago to address the real needs and concerns of everyday Americans, and they blew it. I think that's …

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Written by Bryce McNitt on Sunday February 14, 2010

Valentine's Day

I’ve never liked the Valentine’s Day holiday. Our culture celebrates romantic love morning, noon, and night 364 days a year – and then sets aside one special day every February to really rub the lovelesses’ noses in it. Not so nice. This little post, originally written for NRO back in 2003, …

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Written by David Frum on Sunday February 14, 2010

Valentine's Day

I’ve never liked the Valentine’s Day holiday. Our culture celebrates romantic love morning, noon, and night 364 days a year – and then sets aside one special day every February to really rub the lovelesses’ noses in it. Not so nice. This little post, originally written for NRO back in 2003, …

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Written by David Frum on Sunday February 14, 2010

When Conservatives Start Crying

Glenn Beck has made a routine of crying on his program. And last week, an article in the New York Times described GOP senatorial candidate J.D. Hayworth tearing up while discussing a movie about football. FF contributors N. Machiavelli and Tim Mak weigh in on the new conservative trend: …

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Written by FrumForum Editors on Saturday February 13, 2010

When Conservatives Start Crying

Glenn Beck has made a routine of crying on his program. And last week, an article in the New York Times described GOP senatorial candidate J.D. Hayworth tearing up while discussing a movie about football. FF contributors N. Machiavelli and Tim Mak weigh in on the new conservative trend: …

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Written by FrumForum Editors on Saturday February 13, 2010

Glenn Beck's Emotional Blackmail

Glenn Beck and J.D. Hayworth’s style of conservative rhetoric blends well with the emotional response generated by their sobbing. Glenn Beck has made a routine of crying on his program.  He has even been caught using Vicks to bring out tears during a photoshoot.  And last week, an article in …

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Written by Tim Mak on Saturday February 13, 2010

Glenn Beck's Emotional Blackmail

Glenn Beck and J.D. Hayworth’s style of conservative rhetoric blends well with the emotional response generated by their sobbing. Glenn Beck has made a routine of crying on his program.  He has even been caught using Vicks to bring out tears during a photoshoot.  And last week, an article in …

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Written by Tim Mak on Saturday February 13, 2010

What I Would Do If I Were Cheney

Former Vice President Cheney will appear Sunday morning on ABC's This Week . If I were Cheney, I would not use the opportunity to slam Obama. Former VP Cheney will appear Sunday morning on ABC's This Week . The appearance prompts Politico to predict : it’s a safe bet what he will say: …

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Written by David Frum on Saturday February 13, 2010