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Answering Krugman

Paul Krugman takes issue with my concerns that increased financial regulation could harm financial innovation. Paul Krugman comments on something I said on TV this past weekend: I don’t always agree with Naomi Klein, and I don’t always disagree with David Frum, but Klein wins this one hands …

Written by David Frum on Tuesday January 19, 2010

Coleman Opts Out of Minnesota Gov Race

Former Senator Norm Coleman announced page, that he will not run for governor of Minnesota this year. His decision leaves the GOP with a weakened and mostly unknown field of candidates. Former Senator Norm Coleman has announced, on his Facebook page, that he will not run for governor of …

Written by Bryce McNitt on Tuesday January 19, 2010

Coleman Opts Out of Minnesota Gov Race

Former Senator Norm Coleman announced page, that he will not run for governor of Minnesota this year. His decision leaves the GOP with a weakened and mostly unknown field of candidates. Former Senator Norm Coleman has announced, on his Facebook page, that he will not run for governor of …

Written by Bryce McNitt on Tuesday January 19, 2010

Haiti: The Danger of Over Generosity

My latest CNN column reviews the history of aid after the 2004 tsunami and warns: Don't send Haiti too much money. My latest CNN column reviews the history of aid after the 2004 tsunami and warns: Don't send Haiti too much money. As the International Federation of Red Cross Societies said in their …

Written by David Frum on Tuesday January 19, 2010

Haiti: The Danger of Over Generosity

My latest CNN column reviews the history of aid after the 2004 tsunami and warns: Don't send Haiti too much money. My latest CNN column reviews the history of aid after the 2004 tsunami and warns: Don't send Haiti too much money. As the International Federation of Red Cross Societies said in their …

Written by David Frum on Tuesday January 19, 2010

Next on the Dems' Senate Worry List

As the Democrats fight to hold onto Sen. Kennedy's seat in Massachusetts, another tough Senate race awaits them in New York. According to the latest Siena poll, former NY GOP Governor George Pataki now holds a wide lead over incumbent Senator Gillibrand. Former New York Governor George Pataki now …

Written by Chris Brown on Monday January 18, 2010

Next on the Dems' Senate Worry List

As the Democrats fight to hold onto Sen. Kennedy's seat in Massachusetts, another tough Senate race awaits them in New York. According to the latest Siena poll, former NY GOP Governor George Pataki now holds a wide lead over incumbent Senator Gillibrand. Former New York Governor George Pataki now …

Written by Chris Brown on Monday January 18, 2010

The Dems' Perfect Storm

The situation is so grave for the Democrats in Massachusetts that President Obama had to visit the state to shore up Coakley’s fading chances. Yet, Obama’s entry in the campaign is risky, because in part it’s his policies that have voters turning to the GOP. Forget the earthquake catastrophe in …

Written by Peter Worthington on Monday January 18, 2010

The Dems' Perfect Storm

The situation is so grave for the Democrats in Massachusetts that President Obama had to visit the state to shore up Coakley’s fading chances. Yet, Obama’s entry in the campaign is risky, because in part it’s his policies that have voters turning to the GOP. Forget the earthquake catastrophe in …

Written by Peter Worthington on Monday January 18, 2010

Better Late Than Never

Last week, NRO's Ramesh Ponnuru chided me for suggesting that "anger, paranoia, and extremism" beset the "talk radio right." This week NRO provides space to Daniel Griswold of Cato to apply a mild but firm rebuke to Fox's Sean Hannity for showcasing ... well my phrase "anger, paranoia and …

Written by David Frum on Monday January 18, 2010

Better Late Than Never

Last week, NRO's Ramesh Ponnuru chided me for suggesting that "anger, paranoia, and extremism" beset the "talk radio right." This week NRO provides space to Daniel Griswold of Cato to apply a mild but firm rebuke to Fox's Sean Hannity for showcasing ... well my phrase "anger, paranoia and …

Written by David Frum on Monday January 18, 2010

Twelve Months of Fizzle

Obama bet his Presidency on economic remedies, and 12 months into that Presidency, those remedies have not yielded perceptible positive results. Barack Obama's first year in office may well be marked by an epic political disaster: an upset Senate victory for Republicans. The Massachusetts seat …

Written by David Frum on Monday January 18, 2010

Twelve Months of Fizzle

Obama bet his Presidency on economic remedies, and 12 months into that Presidency, those remedies have not yielded perceptible positive results. Barack Obama's first year in office may well be marked by an epic political disaster: an upset Senate victory for Republicans. The Massachusetts seat …

Written by David Frum on Monday January 18, 2010

Obama: Year One

Barack Obama's first year in office may well be marked by an epic political disaster: an upset Senate victory for Republicans. Barack Obama's first year in office may well be marked by an epic political disaster: an upset Senate victory for Republicans. The Massachusetts seat formerly held by Ted …

Written by David Frum on Monday January 18, 2010

Obama: Year One

Barack Obama's first year in office may well be marked by an epic political disaster: an upset Senate victory for Republicans. Barack Obama's first year in office may well be marked by an epic political disaster: an upset Senate victory for Republicans. The Massachusetts seat formerly held by Ted …

Written by David Frum on Monday January 18, 2010

Frum vs. Spitzer

I tangled Sunday on CNN with Eliot Spitzer over Wall Street bankers and their bonuses. He is worried the bad guys will get away. I am worried that over-reaction will wreck the American free-enterprise economy. I tangled Sunday on CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS with Eliot Spitzer over Wall Street …

Written by David Frum on Monday January 18, 2010

Frum vs. Spitzer

I tangled Sunday on CNN with Eliot Spitzer over Wall Street bankers and their bonuses. He is worried the bad guys will get away. I am worried that over-reaction will wreck the American free-enterprise economy. I tangled Sunday on CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS with Eliot Spitzer over Wall Street …

Written by David Frum on Monday January 18, 2010

Chuck DeVore Makes His Case

EXCLUSIVE: The great breathtaking conservative hope for 2010 is the possibility of unseating Senator Barbara Boxer in California. Frum Forum will talk to all three candidates for the GOP nomination in the coming days. Today: a video interview with state senator Chuck DeVore. The great …

Written by David Frum on Sunday January 17, 2010

Chuck DeVore Makes His Case

EXCLUSIVE: The great breathtaking conservative hope for 2010 is the possibility of unseating Senator Barbara Boxer in California. Frum Forum will talk to all three candidates for the GOP nomination in the coming days. Today: a video interview with state senator Chuck DeVore. The great …

Written by David Frum on Sunday January 17, 2010

Chuck DeVore Makes His Case

EXCLUSIVE: The great breathtaking conservative hope for 2010 is the possibility of unseating Senator Barbara Boxer in California. Frum Forum will talk to all three candidates for the GOP nomination in the coming days. Today: a video interview with state senator Chuck DeVore. The great …

Written by David Frum on Sunday January 17, 2010