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If Coakley Loses

The big question for Democrats: Has the time come to play dirty? To delay seating Scott Brown and push through healthcare reform legislation as rapidly as possible? The big question for Democrats: Has the time come to play dirty? To delay seating Scott Brown and push through the legislation as …

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Written by David Frum on Saturday January 16, 2010

If Coakley Loses

The big question for Democrats: Has the time come to play dirty? To delay seating Scott Brown and push through healthcare reform legislation as rapidly as possible? The big question for Democrats: Has the time come to play dirty? To delay seating Scott Brown and push through the legislation as …

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Written by David Frum on Saturday January 16, 2010

Coleman for Gov?

Many signs in Minnesota suggest that former Senator Norm Coleman will run for Gov. Pawlenty’s soon to be vacated seat in 2010. It is now widely reported in the Minnesota press that former Senator Norm Coleman will run for Gov. Pawlenty’s soon to be vacated seat in 2010.  The most telling sign, …

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Written by Bryce McNitt on Saturday January 16, 2010

Coleman for Gov?

Many signs in Minnesota suggest that former Senator Norm Coleman will run for Gov. Pawlenty’s soon to be vacated seat in 2010. It is now widely reported in the Minnesota press that former Senator Norm Coleman will run for Gov. Pawlenty’s soon to be vacated seat in 2010.  The most telling sign, …

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Written by Bryce McNitt on Saturday January 16, 2010

Nightmare Scenario

Of course we cant overlook what has to be the more probable outcome in the Massachusetts Senate race: that the Democrat wins as usual. If so, what lessons do the Dems draw from their near-death experience? Of course we cant overlook what has to be the more probable outcome in Mass: that the Dem …

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Written by David Frum on Friday January 15, 2010

Nightmare Scenario

Of course we cant overlook what has to be the more probable outcome in the Massachusetts Senate race: that the Democrat wins as usual. If so, what lessons do the Dems draw from their near-death experience? Of course we cant overlook what has to be the more probable outcome in Mass: that the Dem …

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Written by David Frum on Friday January 15, 2010

How Conservative is Scott Brown?

At Nate Silver's site, Andrew Gelman quotes research arguing that Brown is not only more liberal than was Dede Scozzafava - but is also more liberal than most Massachusetts Republicans. Of course, he's still a lot more conservative than his opponent - and so well deserving of your vote or …

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Written by David Frum on Friday January 15, 2010

How Conservative is Scott Brown?

At Nate Silver's site, Andrew Gelman quotes research arguing that Brown is not only more liberal than was Dede Scozzafava - but is also more liberal than most Massachusetts Republicans. Of course, he's still a lot more conservative than his opponent - and so well deserving of your vote or …

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Written by David Frum on Friday January 15, 2010

Scott Brown: He's No Tea Partier

EXCLUSIVE: An interview with Scott Brown conducted by Frum Forum before his surprising swing in voter support paints a picture of a hardworking candidate; a moderate, New England Republican; and, if elected, a senator that will be sorely disappointing to the tea partiers currently backing him. …

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Written by Tim Mak on Friday January 15, 2010

Scott Brown: He's No Tea Partier

EXCLUSIVE: An interview with Scott Brown conducted by Frum Forum before his surprising swing in voter support paints a picture of a hardworking candidate; a moderate, New England Republican; and, if elected, a senator that will be sorely disappointing to the tea partiers currently backing him. …

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Written by Tim Mak on Friday January 15, 2010

Scott Brown: He's No Tea Partier

EXCLUSIVE: An interview with Scott Brown conducted by Frum Forum before his surprising swing in voter support paints a picture of a hardworking candidate; a moderate, New England Republican; and, if elected, a senator that will be sorely disappointing to the tea partiers currently backing him. …

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Written by Tim Mak on Friday January 15, 2010

Pawlenty's (Not So) Bold Campaign

Tim Pawlenty has kicked off his presidential campaign with an important message to the voters: he's pro-freedom! Tim Pawlenty has kicked off his presidential campaign with a bold message: he's pro-freedom! On the home page of his Freedom First PAC's new website , we are treated to this image : …

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Written by Alex Knepper on Friday January 15, 2010

Pawlenty's (Not So) Bold Campaign

Tim Pawlenty has kicked off his presidential campaign with an important message to the voters: he's pro-freedom! Tim Pawlenty has kicked off his presidential campaign with a bold message: he's pro-freedom! On the home page of his Freedom First PAC's new website , we are treated to this image : …

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Written by Alex Knepper on Friday January 15, 2010

Pawlenty's (Not So) Bold Campaign

Tim Pawlenty has kicked off his presidential campaign with an important message to the voters: he's pro-freedom! Tim Pawlenty has kicked off his presidential campaign with a bold message: he's pro-freedom! On the home page of his Freedom First PAC's new website , we are treated to this image : …

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Written by Alex Knepper on Friday January 15, 2010

One More Thought on Beck-Palin

Question: what do Palin's Fox News costars really think of her? Last night I watched for a second time the Beck-Palin interchange over favorite founding fathers. Go to slow-mo and here's what you see: When Palin tries to evade the question, Beck smiles broadly and says "bullcrap." Palin …

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Written by David Frum on Friday January 15, 2010

One More Thought on Beck-Palin

Question: what do Palin's Fox News costars really think of her? Last night I watched for a second time the Beck-Palin interchange over favorite founding fathers. Go to slow-mo and here's what you see: When Palin tries to evade the question, Beck smiles broadly and says "bullcrap." Palin …

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Written by David Frum on Friday January 15, 2010

One More Thought on Beck-Palin

Question: what do Palin's Fox News costars really think of her? Last night I watched for a second time the Beck-Palin interchange over favorite founding fathers. Go to slow-mo and here's what you see: When Palin tries to evade the question, Beck smiles broadly and says "bullcrap." Palin …

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Written by David Frum on Friday January 15, 2010