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Primary Field Falls Flat with GOP Voters

A new poll shows that GOP primary voters aren't excited about their choices. But there's one thing they're certain of: which candidates they'll never back. A new Zogby poll makes two things very clear. First, Republicans are very unexcited about this field. Only one “candidate,” Gov. Chris …

Written by Jeb Golinkin on Wednesday May 11, 2011

Can We Stop Questioning Obama's Legitimacy Now?

With bin Laden's death, here’s hoping we've seen the end of this ugly insinuation that there is something less than fully American about the black president with the exotic name. So much to say about the long-awaited visiting of justice upon Osama bin Laden. But there’s one effect on US …

Written by David Frum on Monday May 2, 2011

Washington Gets the Last Laugh at Trump

Last night, the President of the United States and comedian Seth Meyers ridiculed Donald Trump to his face in every way imaginable. First the Washington Post seats Donald Trump in the middle of the vast ballroom in the Washington Hilton at the White House Correspondents dinner. Then the …

Written by David Frum on Sunday May 1, 2011

Trump's Next Reality Hit

Pundits are already making bets on whether "The Apprentice" survives. But if Trump plays his cards right, his reality career doesn't need to come to an end. Last week, I took a look at what happens when one well-off family allowed a camera crew to insinuate itself into their daily lives, back in …

Written by Telly Davidson on Friday April 29, 2011

Trump's D.C. Dinner Date

The White House Correspondents Dinner is a night when the press honors the nation's movie and television performers and Trump is nothing if not a performer. I am not one of those who are shocked that the Washington Post would invite Donald Trump as its guest to the White House Correspondents …

Written by David Frum on Sunday April 24, 2011

Trump's Number Crunchers Get to Work

According to news reports, Donald Trump is working with his accountants to prepare federal disclosure forms. So Donald Trump is working with his accountants to prepare disclosure forms. This reminds me of a favorite joke. A CEO is interviewing accountants for his company. Three applicants sit …

Written by David Frum on Friday April 22, 2011

How to Beat Trump

If the GOP really wants to finish off Trump, Republican candidates had better learn to speak to the anxieties of voters and offer real solutions to the economic crisis. This post by Ed Kilgore about Donald Trump seems to me very astute. The Republican establishment has perceived [Trump] as a …

Written by David Frum on Wednesday April 20, 2011

Debt Downgrade: Are Voters Paying Attention?

Wall Street may have sent a stern warning over the debt, but voters and media still seem more concerned with political sideshows like Donald Trump. The past day or so I experienced that odd feeling that I might be existing in parallel but separate universes, a situation wherein two (or more) …

Written by Les Francis on Tuesday April 19, 2011

For Trump, There's No Bad Publicity

Donald Trump may become the first man in American history to actually run for President in order to make money. Say what you will about Donald Trump, but the man is nothing if not creative. Trump’s not the first uber-wealthy person with an outsized personality to run for President (see Perot, …

Written by Jeb Golinkin on Thursday April 14, 2011

A Great Week for the GOP

Is conservatism recovering its balance? Here are three positive signs from this past week. Is conservatism recovering its balance? Three positive signs in this past week. 1) The Republican caucus accepted a deal to avert a government shutdown. The deal is a huge victory for governance Republica…

Written by David Frum on Saturday April 9, 2011

You Read it First at FrumForum

With birtherism gaining steam, more bloggers are signing on to an idea proposed at F F : asking GOP candidates whether they believe Obama was born in the U.S. Over at the Huffington Post , blogger Asher Smith wonders what would happen at the GOP debate if the candidates are asked whether or …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Monday April 4, 2011

Would the Real Birthers Please Stand Up?

When the first GOP presidential debate gets held, there's one question that should be asked as preliminary screening to separate the sane from the cynical or crazy. When the first Republican presidential debate gets held, there is one question that should be asked by the moderator to perform …

Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Tuesday March 29, 2011

Trump's Birther Obsession

Question to discuss: Is Donald Trump crazy? Or does he just hold a very, very, very low opinion of the Republican primary voter? Question to discuss: Is Donald Trump crazy? Or does he just hold a very, very, very low opinion of the Republican primary voter? Tweet

Written by David Frum on Monday March 28, 2011

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