David Frum's Blog, page 149

The Funny Joe Lieberman?

This New York Times interview with Sen. Joe Lieberman is surprisingly frank and amusing. Here's one joke:

Karl Rove: The Pragmatic Businessman

Paul Krugman suggests today that Karl Rove may not be the evil political super-genius of liberal imagination, but instead primarily a shrewd businessman.

Electoral Vote Prediction Contest

A friendly reminder that I'll stop accepting submissions at 5 pm EST today (approximately 3.5 hours from now).

Afternoon Roundup

The rising star of Cathy McMorris Rodgers -- POLITICO

Pay More Attention to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Ryan Prior's short USA Today piece shines some light on the rarely discussed condition.

Should You Ignore Voter Fraud?

If you take advice from Emily Yoffe, who writes the "Dear Prudie" advice column for Slate, that's what you'll hear. Seriously. (It's the second letter)

Reading the Early Voting Tea Leaves

You'll want to read Molly Ball's examination of early voting in the swing states. Here's a bit that should convince you to read the whole thing:

A Pre-Election Challenge for 'Real' Conservatives

If Romney loses the election on Tuesday, we'll hear a lot of after the fact talk about how he lost because he was too moderate, inauthentic, not a real conservative, etc. etc. etc.

Tourist Attractions of West Texas

I am today in Odessa, Texas, here to speak this afternoon at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Jeff Greenfield and I will share the stage in a series sponsored by the John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute.

Reader Responses to David's Romney Endorsement

Are piling up quickly. Keep them coming. We'll select the best for David to respond to in the near future.