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No Israeli Good Deed Goes Unpunished

Despite Israel's incredible generosity after the earthquake in Haiti, many are just using the episode to once again heap criticism on the country. It’s been years since Israel has had such a good public relations week. The Jewish State established the first field hospital in Haiti after the …

Written by Martin Krossel on Thursday January 28, 2010

Hawaii's Strange Anti-D.C. Anger

If there is tea party-esque anger here in Hawaii, it appears to be geared towards the U.S.A. itself. Click here for all of Tim Mak’s reports from the RNC Summit in Hawaii. If there is tea party-esque anger here, it is geared towards the U.S.A., which is viewed by some in Hawaii as a …

Written by Tim Mak on Thursday January 28, 2010

Hawaii's Strange Anti-D.C. Anger

If there is tea party-esque anger here in Hawaii, it appears to be geared towards the U.S.A. itself. Click here for all of Tim Mak’s reports from the RNC Summit in Hawaii. If there is tea party-esque anger here, it is geared towards the U.S.A., which is viewed by some in Hawaii as a …

Written by Tim Mak on Thursday January 28, 2010

What if Bush Had Done It?

Our friend the Washington Insider called to ask: had any president before ever denounced the Supreme Court to their own faces in the way that Barack Obama just did? Our friend the Washington Insider called to ask: had any president before ever denounced the Supreme Court to their own faces in the …

Written by David Frum on Thursday January 28, 2010

What if Bush Had Done It?

Our friend the Washington Insider called to ask: had any president before ever denounced the Supreme Court to their own faces in the way that Barack Obama just did? Our friend the Washington Insider called to ask: had any president before ever denounced the Supreme Court to their own faces in the …

Written by David Frum on Thursday January 28, 2010

Boycotting the State of the Union

I didn't watch the State of the Union Show, on account I don't believe in subjecting myself to enemy propaganda. I didn't watch the State of the Union Show, on account I don't believe in subjecting myself to enemy propaganda. Instead, we present . . . ( drumroll ) . . . STORMBRINGER propaganda …

Written by Sean Linnane on Thursday January 28, 2010

Boycotting the State of the Union

I didn't watch the State of the Union Show, on account I don't believe in subjecting myself to enemy propaganda. I didn't watch the State of the Union Show, on account I don't believe in subjecting myself to enemy propaganda. Instead, we present . . . ( drumroll ) . . . STORMBRINGER propaganda …

Written by Sean Linnane on Thursday January 28, 2010

How Scott Brown Stopped Andy Card's Senate Challenge

FF Exclusive: In September of last year, it seemed unlikely Scott Brown would win the Republican nomination if former Transportation Secretary Andy Card decided to take him on in a primary. Click here for all of Tim Mak’s reports from the RNC Summit in Hawaii. (Honolulu, HI) - Before …

Written by Tim Mak on Thursday January 28, 2010

How Scott Brown Stopped Andy Card's Senate Challenge

FF Exclusive: In September of last year, it seemed unlikely Scott Brown would win the Republican nomination if former Transportation Secretary Andy Card decided to take him on in a primary. Click here for all of Tim Mak’s reports from the RNC Summit in Hawaii. (Honolulu, HI) - Before …

Written by Tim Mak on Thursday January 28, 2010

RNC Chairman Has Steel Grip on Members

FF Exclusive: Michael Steele has nothing to worry about. Even his supposed 'enemies' are praising his work at the Republican National Committee’s winter meeting in Hawaii this week. Click here for all of Tim Mak’s reports from the RNC Summit in Hawaii. (Honolulu, HI) - Michael …

Written by Tim Mak on Thursday January 28, 2010

RNC Chairman Has Steel Grip on Members

FF Exclusive: Michael Steele has nothing to worry about. Even his supposed 'enemies' are praising his work at the Republican National Committee’s winter meeting in Hawaii this week. Click here for all of Tim Mak’s reports from the RNC Summit in Hawaii. (Honolulu, HI) - Michael …

Written by Tim Mak on Thursday January 28, 2010

Repackaging the Obama Agenda

UPDATED: Right now, things don't look too good for President Obama. So - he's fiddling with his message. He's sprinkled it with a lot of zingers to excite his base - and a few rhetorical concessions to appease his critics. Along the way, he deviated more than once from strict truth. The core …

Written by David Frum on Thursday January 28, 2010

Repackaging the Obama Agenda

UPDATED: Right now, things don't look too good for President Obama. So - he's fiddling with his message. He's sprinkled it with a lot of zingers to excite his base - and a few rhetorical concessions to appease his critics. Along the way, he deviated more than once from strict truth. The core …

Written by David Frum on Thursday January 28, 2010

An Alternate History of Obamacare

With a little less partisan zeal and a little more humility, the president could have earned the popular support he needed to pursue the liberal Holy Grail. The speech is over, but the outlook is the same today as it was yesterday. And as bad as things look for the country, just imagine how …

Written by David Frum on Thursday January 28, 2010

An Alternate History of Obamacare

With a little less partisan zeal and a little more humility, the president could have earned the popular support he needed to pursue the liberal Holy Grail. The speech is over, but the outlook is the same today as it was yesterday. And as bad as things look for the country, just imagine how …

Written by David Frum on Thursday January 28, 2010

No Love for Rubio Amongst Florida RNC Members

FF Exclusive: At the RNC summit in Hawaii, FrumForum spoke with all three of Florida's RNC members and found a dearth of support for Marco Rubio's senatorial campaign. On the other hand, two of the Florida members came out strongly in favor Governor Charlie Crist. Click here for all of Tim …

Written by Tim Mak on Thursday January 28, 2010

No Love for Rubio Amongst Florida RNC Members

FF Exclusive: At the RNC summit in Hawaii, FrumForum spoke with all three of Florida's RNC members and found a dearth of support for Marco Rubio's senatorial campaign. On the other hand, two of the Florida members came out strongly in favor Governor Charlie Crist. Click here for all of Tim …

Written by Tim Mak on Thursday January 28, 2010

Obama's Worst Lines

The president came across as battle-weary, on the whole, but he still managed to slip in a few particularly egregious remarks. The president came across as battle-weary, on the whole, but he still managed to slip in a few particularly egregious remarks: 1. Referring to Iran as "The Islamic …

Written by Alex Knepper on Wednesday January 27, 2010

Obama's Worst Lines

The president came across as battle-weary, on the whole, but he still managed to slip in a few particularly egregious remarks. The president came across as battle-weary, on the whole, but he still managed to slip in a few particularly egregious remarks: 1. Referring to Iran as "The Islamic …

Written by Alex Knepper on Wednesday January 27, 2010

Pawlenty Keeps Pushing Constitutional Amendment

In an interview on Fox News last night, Pawlenty rightly ridiculed Obama's planned spending freeze, but also kept pushing for a balanced-budget amendment -- an idea that will not pay him any political dividends. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6TS64WAWO8 Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty must …

Written by Bryce McNitt on Wednesday January 27, 2010