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Palin's Bunker Mentality

To Sarah Palin, every media figure -- even those like Glenn Beck who support her -- has become the enemy. Let's start off with a fact: America doesn't elect victims to the White House. Michael Dukakis did not become our 41st chief magistrate by complaining about the worst ads he'd seen in 25 …

Written by Zac Morgan on Thursday January 21, 2010

Brown's Win Gives GOP a Voice in the Health Reform Debate

Scott Brown's win won't kill healthcare reform. It will however force the Democrats to listen to Republican concerns and craft a bill that can win broad support. Last Friday, Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) told the em> Los Angeles Times

Written by Matt Cavedon on Thursday January 21, 2010

Brown's Win Gives GOP a Voice in the Health Reform Debate

Scott Brown's win won't kill healthcare reform. It will however force the Democrats to listen to Republican concerns and craft a bill that can win broad support. Last Friday, Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) told the em> Los Angeles Times

Written by Matt Cavedon on Thursday January 21, 2010

Thank RINOs for Saving the Filibuster

Just five years ago, conservatives were hailing the prospect of abolishing the filibuster and Bill Frist nearly did so just to approve a few judges. How the tables have turned. How the tables have turned. Just five years ago, when chatter about a "permanent Republican majority" was still on the …

Written by Alex Knepper on Thursday January 21, 2010

Thank RINOs for Saving the Filibuster

Just five years ago, conservatives were hailing the prospect of abolishing the filibuster and Bill Frist nearly did so just to approve a few judges. How the tables have turned. How the tables have turned. Just five years ago, when chatter about a "permanent Republican majority" was still on the …

Written by Alex Knepper on Thursday January 21, 2010

Jumping on the Brown Bandwagon

Tim Pawlenty and every other 2012 and 2010 candidate will try to get in front of the Scott Brown parade, but it seems that Pawlenty may have missed what the parade is about. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6Sm4ROKgus On Tim Pawlenty’s Freedom First PAC homepage you’ll find first a …

Written by Bryce McNitt on Thursday January 21, 2010

Jumping on the Brown Bandwagon

Tim Pawlenty and every other 2012 and 2010 candidate will try to get in front of the Scott Brown parade, but it seems that Pawlenty may have missed what the parade is about. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6Sm4ROKgus On Tim Pawlenty’s Freedom First PAC homepage you’ll find first a …

Written by Bryce McNitt on Thursday January 21, 2010

Obama's Bank Tax Flunks on Every Count

When and if we recover from this recession, we are going to have to worry about government debt and deficits. Spending cuts and tax increases will become the priorities of politics. President Obama just gave us a good example of how not to do it. When and if we recover from this recession, we are …

Written by David Frum on Wednesday January 20, 2010

Obama's Bank Tax Flunks on Every Count

When and if we recover from this recession, we are going to have to worry about government debt and deficits. Spending cuts and tax increases will become the priorities of politics. President Obama just gave us a good example of how not to do it. When and if we recover from this recession, we are …

Written by David Frum on Wednesday January 20, 2010

Responding to Guardiano on Brown

In case you missed it, see John Guardiano's piece in the American Spectator blog where he takes issue with my recent comments on Scott Brown's campaign. In case you missed it, see John Guardiano's piece on Scott Brown in the American Spectator blog, here . One point in reply, since the …

Written by David Frum on Wednesday January 20, 2010

Responding to Guardiano on Brown

In case you missed it, see John Guardiano's piece in the American Spectator blog where he takes issue with my recent comments on Scott Brown's campaign. In case you missed it, see John Guardiano's piece on Scott Brown in the American Spectator blog, here . One point in reply, since the …

Written by David Frum on Wednesday January 20, 2010

Obama's Wake-Up Call

The American people are speaking out loudly against Obama’s agenda. Even with last minute campaign appearances with N.J. Governor Corzine and Martha Coakley, Obama couldn’t help either candidate pull out a win. First Bob McDonnell won the Virginia Governor’s race, then Chris Christie captured …

Written by Crystal Wright on Wednesday January 20, 2010

Obama's Wake-Up Call

The American people are speaking out loudly against Obama’s agenda. Even with last minute campaign appearances with N.J. Governor Corzine and Martha Coakley, Obama couldn’t help either candidate pull out a win. First Bob McDonnell won the Virginia Governor’s race, then Chris Christie captured …

Written by Crystal Wright on Wednesday January 20, 2010

Brown's Strategy Won't Work for Every Race

While conservatives should enjoy the moment, they should also remember that Scott Brown's campaign model may not be the solution for every race coming up this year. Scott Brown is not... exactly my kind of candidate. My kind of candidate is and remains Bob McDonnell; attractive and articulate, …

Written by Thomas J. Marier on Wednesday January 20, 2010

Brown's Strategy Won't Work for Every Race

While conservatives should enjoy the moment, they should also remember that Scott Brown's campaign model may not be the solution for every race coming up this year. Scott Brown is not... exactly my kind of candidate. My kind of candidate is and remains Bob McDonnell; attractive and articulate, …

Written by Thomas J. Marier on Wednesday January 20, 2010

The GOP's Northeast Resurgence

Chris Christie’s inauguration as the new GOP governor of New Jersey garnered little attention in the national press, overshadowed by Scott Brown's win in Massachusetts. But these two Republican wins in solidly blue states can offer important lessons for both parties. January 19 was the best day …

Written by Jennifer Marsico on Wednesday January 20, 2010

The GOP's Northeast Resurgence

Chris Christie’s inauguration as the new GOP governor of New Jersey garnered little attention in the national press, overshadowed by Scott Brown's win in Massachusetts. But these two Republican wins in solidly blue states can offer important lessons for both parties. January 19 was the best day …

Written by Jennifer Marsico on Wednesday January 20, 2010

What's Next for the GOP?

The Republican task over the next year and beyond is very tricky: keep the base engaged and motivated without permitting the President to demonize Republican policy. Some Wednesday thoughts about Tuesday's Republican win: The Importance of Playing for Time Mr. Micawber , was …

Written by Brent R. Orrell on Wednesday January 20, 2010

What's Next for the GOP?

The Republican task over the next year and beyond is very tricky: keep the base engaged and motivated without permitting the President to demonize Republican policy. Some Wednesday thoughts about Tuesday's Republican win: The Importance of Playing for Time Mr. Micawber , was …

Written by Brent R. Orrell on Wednesday January 20, 2010

A New Political Star is Born

The startling victory of Scott Brown in Massachusetts is not only a rebuke to President Barack Obama’s policies, it’s the emergence of a politician with unlimited potential and charisma. It’s tempting to say a new political star has been born. The startling victory of Republican Scott Brown in …

Written by Peter Worthington on Wednesday January 20, 2010