NY-26's Biggest Loser: Medicare Reform

After the upset Democratic win in New York's 26th district, its clear that entitlement reform is again off the table. As a life-long Democrat, I should be celebrating the victory of Kathy Hochul in Tuesday’s special election for the U.S. House of Representatives. And the excitement I feel should …

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Written by Les Francis on Wednesday May 25, 2011

Top 5 NY-26 Excuses

After the Republican debacle in New York's 26th congressional district race, expect the excuses to soon start flying. Coming excuses for NY 26: 1) It was a special election in a district that soon won't exist anyway: ignore it. 2) The Democrat won because of a populist spoiler candidacy. …

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Written by David Frum on Wednesday May 25, 2011