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You're Invited to a Debate Party

The second presidential debate is at 9 PM EST this evening, and you're invited to join us at the Frum blog.

Do Democrats Care About Men?

A friend of the blog raises the question:

Memo to Mitt: Be Empathetic Tonight

Mitt Romney's primary challenge during tonight's town hall debate is to be empathetic without appearing like a patronizing plutocrat. Given his, well, slightly out of touch history on the campaign trail, this is easier said than done.

Romney's Tax Plan

The DNC has discovered and published the juicy details of Romney's secret plan.

Can Tax Reform Jump-Start the Economy?

No.

Daily Wrap

Today on the blog, we highlighted a cartoon that all dog lovers will enjoy, added to the enjoyable list of Gangnam Style videos, mentioned some interesting news on some feared warriors of the past, and argued for a minimalist intent for Iranian sanction.

Meet the Nobel* Winners in Economics

The asterisk for the inevitable deluge of commenters noting that the honor isn't actually a Nobel Prize. Yes, understood. But, considering I was unfamiliar with market design until today, I figured I'd provide a sampler of what it entails -- and why the two recipients (Al Roth and Lloyd Shapley) are so important to the dismal science.

NAACP Endorses Marriage Equality in Maryland

Does the GOP Need a Liberal Wing?

Eli Lehrer certainly thinks so, citing New England as an example of a region ripe for capture by a more moderate branch of Republicanism.

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