The Highest Form of Flattery

During the "shameless plugs" segment of MSNBC's Daily Rundown, former RNC Chairman Michael Steele announced a new website he will be launching on Monday, October 17th. We at Frum Forum were particularly big fans of the name he choose: I'm proud to announce on Monday we are launching the …

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Written by FrumForum Editors on Friday October 14, 2011

Being the Angry Party Will Keep GOP Out of Power

The way many conservatives see it, the way to win is not by emulating the no-drama strategy of the Obama campaign, but rather the hard-nosed, foul-mouthed Chicago tactics of Rahm Emanuel circa 2005 and 2006 . But this strategy will not work for the GOP. Bruce Bartlett, as always, is a fascinatin…

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Written by Thomas J. Marier on Monday August 31, 2009

Obama's Big Idea: Bankrupt Medicare Faster

The president has spoken repeatedly about how well Medicare works and has promised seniors it will be strengthened by his plans. But Medicare is going bankrupt and is unsustainable: It will be $37 trillion in deficit by the year 2050. How can Medicare avoid bankruptcy? It cannot with the current …

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Written by Stanley Goldfarb on Thursday August 27, 2009

Instead of Universal Coverage, Reforms that Will Work

NM SYMPOSIUM: In the end, doing nothing and playing the role of obstructionist and defender of the healthcare status quo is not an option for the GOP. By opening up competition and choice and ensuring portability of insurance, Republicans can provide a basic safety net without the need for a vast …

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Written by E. D. Kain on Wednesday August 26, 2009