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Entries from November 2009

Republican-Leaning Independents Hate the Party Leaders

Alex Knepper wrote on November 30th, 2009 at 4:44 pm

Over half of Republican-leaning independent adults say that they either dislike the entire crop of 2012 wannabes or would rather just run John McCain again.  more

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Romney’s Religion Problem is Mine Too

Steven Rinehart wrote on November 30th, 2009 at 4:01 pm

As a Mormon attorney who travels frequently, I can tell readers that even David Frum underestimates the prejudice faced by Mormons.  more

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Should Romney’s Faith be an Obstacle?

David Frum wrote on November 30th, 2009 at 2:15 pm

Mormon America has provided leadership and support for conservative politics out of all proportion to its numbers. If there’s a test for conservative identity that excludes Mormons, it’s not a good test.  more

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Romney’s Religion Problem

David Frum wrote on November 30th, 2009 at 2:02 pm

In 2008, the pro-Romney sympathies of some evangelical leaders did not translate into pro-Romney primary votes. Romney not only failed to win a single southern state in the Republican primaries, but he did not even finish second anywhere south of the Mason-Dixon line.  more

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Taking Aim at Auto Insurers

Eli Lehrer wrote on November 30th, 2009 at 2:00 pm

With health insurance dominating the political debate, few Americans give much thought to automobile insurance. In Michigan, however, some new proposals may create more regulation and scare away insurers.  more

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We’re Mad as Hell…

David Frum wrote on November 30th, 2009 at 1:31 pm

A new poll shows that rank and file GOP voters are angrier and more alienated than their leaders realize.  more

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Punishing the SEALs

Sean Linnane wrote on November 30th, 2009 at 10:44 am

Earlier this week, news broke that three Navy SEALs may be court-martialed for allegedly punching a prisoner. According to a source of mine – a retired SEAL – this development may be payback from the Navy’s brass for the SEALs breaking the rules of engagement during an earlier mission.  more

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A Jobs Summit that Works

David Frum wrote on November 30th, 2009 at 10:16 am

Newt Gingrich has announced plans to hold a job summit of his own, one day before President Obama’s. Conservatives should use this opportunity to steer momentum away from plans for more federal job programs and towards solutions that will actually create more jobs.  more

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Dubai Bust

David Frum wrote on November 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm

Dubai’s banking sector could exist only because it was backed by an implicit security guarantee from the United States. Every rich country has skyscrapers, but there is only one that can be counted on to defend the skyscrapers of others.  more

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Palin: Still Not Ready for the Spotlight

Alex Knepper wrote on November 29th, 2009 at 2:44 pm

The missteps in Sarah Palin’s Going Rogue media blitz reveal that the former governor still can’t be bothered to train her impulses or gain knowledge about the issues.  more

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America’s Power, Dubai’s Dream

David Frum wrote on November 29th, 2009 at 12:01 am

Far from indicating a “post-American world,” the skyscrapers of Dubai are symbols of that American world as much as the monuments of American cities. Arguably even more so: Every rich country has skyscrapers, but there is only one that can be counted on to defend the skyscrapers of others.  more

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Wrong Question Professor Krugman!

David Frum wrote on November 28th, 2009 at 4:57 pm

In a recent post, Paul Krugman dismisses the idea that Dubai may be the first of many more sovereign defaults. But Krugman also ignores the real danger facing many states: a combination of big debts and fixed exchange rates.  more

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Why Watch Cable?

David Frum wrote on November 28th, 2009 at 9:46 am

As a sometime talking head on CNN, I’m arguing against interest here – but Friday was a day that fully drove home the uselessness of cable news. All day long, cable breathlessly reported the Tiger Woods story, while managing totally to ignore what had actually occurred.  more

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Mormons for President?

David Frum wrote on November 28th, 2009 at 8:54 am

Maybe Mitt Romney’s adherence to the teachings of Joseph Smith proves him a sucker. But there’s no sign of the sucker about him when he reads a balance sheet! Why should we assume he’d be any more gullible when it came time to negotiate a treaty or face down a foreign threat or review an EPA regulation?  more

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Palin’s Way to Win Friends and Influence People

David Frum wrote on November 27th, 2009 at 6:09 pm

The saying goes: ordinary leaders move to the center – great leaders move the center to them. Sarah Palin endorses neither concept. If her recent interview with Greta van Susteren is reflective, she adheres to what might be called the Go F— Yourself school of leadership.  more

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Romney’s Evangelical Problem

David Frum wrote on November 27th, 2009 at 3:00 pm

A recent statement of principles released by conservative Christian intellectuals was endorsed by over 150 people, but lacked a single Mormon signatory. This is ominous news for the Romney 2012 campaign.  more

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Kirk Bags a Conservative Endorsement

Jeb Golinkin wrote on November 27th, 2009 at 11:59 am

Mark Kirk secured his fourth endorsement from a prominent member of the Illinois GOP on Wednesday when freshman Congressman Aaron Schock backed Kirk’s bid for Barack Obama’s former Senate seat.  more

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A Conservative Win or a Labour Collapse?

Henry Olsen wrote on November 27th, 2009 at 9:28 am

A new poll from Britain shows that the Tories will crush Labour and David Cameron will be the next PM, but also shows gains for many smaller political parties.  more

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Why We’re Thankful

Peter Worthington wrote on November 26th, 2009 at 8:00 pm

Col. Lewis Millett joined the U.S. Army at age 21 in the summer of 1941 – and then deserted, because the U.S. wasn’t yet in the war. He joined Canada’s army to go overseas and fight the Nazis. His lifetime of service in both armies would earn him 26 medals – including a Medal of Honor.  more

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Thanksgiving Football: The GOP’s Most Valuable Teams

Tim Mak wrote on November 26th, 2009 at 10:15 am

As American families gather for Thanksgiving, many will turn on the television to catch some football. If you happen to be among them and don’t know which team to root for, FrumForum is here to help you choose the most Republican gridiron teams.   more

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