David Frum's Blog, page 143

Le Messaging

Here's a headline you wouldn't want your speech to have generated, if you were the French finance minister:

Nick Gillespie Doesn't Like That I Bromance Social Conservatives

Nick Gillespie at Reason takes issue with my argument that social conservatives have much to offer a reformed Republican party - and that Romney-Ryan's Randian-style 47% arguments damaged Republicans with middle-class voters.

Twinkies Through the Ages

In honor of Hostess closing today.

Rein it in, British Journalism!

British media are debating proposed new regulations aimed at curtailing phone-hacking and other tabloid abuses.

Super PACs Weren’t So Super

In yesterday's Wall Street Journal, Karl Rove explains that groups like his SuperPac American Crossroads are under fire for being too effective.

Here's How Republicans Can Win Again

More thoughts on why Romney lost, in Friday's Financial Times.

Hog Hunters: DC Needs You!

The Washington Post reports on a new concern for Beltway residents: feral pigs.

Marco Rubio and Kelly Ayotte Agree With Bobby Jindal... Anyone Else?

Here's Rubio:

The Iron Dome in Action

Let's Cut the Rand-Crushing, Republicans

Ezra's got a nicely measured take on Romney's going away gaffe.