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Entries from February 2010

Smoltz for Congress?

Jeb Golinkin wrote on February 28th, 2010 at 11:12 pm

Pitcher John Smoltz won 212 games and recorded 155 saves in his 22 years in the major leagues. But can he win a congressional race? more

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W.H. Social Secretaries: Divas Need Not Apply

Crystal Wright wrote on February 28th, 2010 at 10:58 pm

As Desiree Rogers prepares to step down as White House social secretary, here’s a little friendly advice for her new replacement: focus on guest lists not self-promotion. more

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Israel Only Acts When the World Fails To

Martin Krossel wrote on February 28th, 2010 at 2:28 pm

Israel has borne a great deal of criticism since a team of Mossad agents allegedly assassinated a Hamas leader in Dubai. But Israel’s critics forget that it was the failures of the international community that necessitated this action. more

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Slowing Down the Obama Agenda

John Vecchione wrote on February 28th, 2010 at 1:08 pm

The GOP is expected to score a big pickup of House seats in November’s elections. But with President Obama still in the White House and the Democrats likely keeping the Senate, Republicans will need to focus on policies that can pull independent and Democratic support. more

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Giannoulias Bank Ties Could Hurt Campaign

Jeb Golinkin wrote on February 27th, 2010 at 9:52 am

Chicago’s troubled Broadway Bank — owned by the family of Democratic Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias — must raise no less than $75 million in capital by late April. This is just the latest distraction for Giannoulias in his tight race with Rep. Mark Kirk for Barack Obama’s old Senate seat. more

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Something’s Seriously Wrong at York University

David Frum wrote on February 27th, 2010 at 9:23 am

Next week, Canada’s York University will open its halls and classrooms to “Israel Apartheid Week” allowing militants and activists to use taxpayer-funded facilities to vilify the Jewish state. But for those who would defend Israel, the university sets very different rules. more

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Free Speech for Israel-Haters Only

David Frum wrote on February 27th, 2010 at 9:21 am

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Paterson’s Exit Opens Door for GOP

Richard Brownell wrote on February 26th, 2010 at 10:00 pm

With New York Governor Paterson out of the race, State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is the odds-on favorite for the Democratic nomination and the governorship. GOP candidate Rick Lazio still trails, but with voter anger directed towards Albany his outsider status could give him a boost in the polls. more

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Whitman’s Strategy: Go Negative First

Tim Mak wrote on February 26th, 2010 at 5:47 pm

California gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman unleashed a barrage of negative campaign ads against her opponent Steve Poizner this afternoon — despite the fact that she is the clear front runner. more

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Obamacare’s Cost-Cutting False Promises

David Gratzer wrote on February 26th, 2010 at 5:16 pm

The White House has pushed sweeping new measures in hopes of controlling rising future health costs. But government control doesn’t always lead to cost control. more

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Missing Military Life

Emmanuel Navon wrote on February 26th, 2010 at 5:06 pm

I never thought that my last military reserve duty (“Meluim” in Hebrew) would leave me nostalgic. For an immigrant like me, the army is the best way (maybe the only way) to become Israeli. I might never have understood my adoptive country and fellow citizens without my military service. more

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Howard Dean: Elevator Liberal

Andrew Self wrote on February 26th, 2010 at 4:00 pm

En route to his speech in front of George Washington University’s College Democrats Wednesday, former DNC chairman and notorious shrieker Howard Dean snuggled up beside me inside a crowded elevator. more

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The Brown Betrayal That Wasn’t

Tim Mak wrote on February 26th, 2010 at 3:06 pm

Scott Brown has received a great deal of criticism from conservative circles for his vote in favor of the Democratic jobs bill. But the sense of betrayal amongst some of his supporters is overblown. Brown was never the Tea Party darling that many made him out to be. more

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Obama: I Don’t Feel Your Pain

Telly Davidson wrote on February 26th, 2010 at 11:13 am

The American people have spoken–some might say screamed–”We want jobs.” But at yesterday’s summit, Obama made it clear that health reform (no matter how unpopular) is still priority number one. more

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Caught on Tape: GOP Wins Summit Showdown

Henry Clay wrote on February 26th, 2010 at 8:20 am

For months, Republicans ripped Democrats for the closed-door nature of their healthcare reform negotiations. Yesterday, Democrats threw the doors open for 6 hours. They would have been better off keeping them closed. more

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Is Jim Moran on the Hot Seat?

Chris Brown wrote on February 26th, 2010 at 7:43 am

FrumForum spoke to Patrick Murray, a GOP candidate hoping to unseat Virginia’s Rep. Jim Moran. Murray, a 24-year veteran of the U.S. Army, stressed his national security credentials, calling the decision to Mirandize the Christmas bomber a “colossal mistake”. more

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McCain’s Risky Anti-Birther Gambit

Paul Craft wrote on February 26th, 2010 at 7:29 am

Senator McCain’s new ad attacking challenger JD Hayworth for his associations with the birther movement could further alienate McCain from the state GOP. Just this week, 40 Republican Arizona state legislators voted for a bill requiring presidential candidates to produce a birth certificate. more

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Kirk’s Secret Weapon: Blago

Jeb Golinkin wrote on February 25th, 2010 at 5:24 pm

A new poll shows Mark Kirk trailing his Democratic opponent by seven points in the Illinois Senate race. Kirk though just needs to stay steady in the polls until former Governor Rod Blagojevich’s embarrassing trial begins this summer. more

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