David Frum's Blog, page 167
October 5, 2012
Obama Should Have Spent More Time in Court, Ctd.
More reader feedback on why Obama struggled in Wednesday's debate. Jeb Golinkin writes:
Published on October 05, 2012 13:30
If there is a BLS Conspiracy, It's the Worst Executed I've Ever Seen
Ezra Klein reminds us that the job news that has the conservative press alleging conspiracy is … only so-so.
Published on October 05, 2012 12:23
Obama Supporters Mourn His Terrible Debate Performance
The Huffington Post's Jon Ward catches up with some Obama supporters to judge their take on Wednesday's debate:
Published on October 05, 2012 11:15
Mitt Embraces the 100%, Ctd.
Justin writes eloquently about Mitt Romney's apology yesterday for his denigration of the 47% at a Boca Raton fundraiser. Bravo to the governor for acknowledging and correcting his mistake. I'd propose to add one more sentence to finish and perfect the sentiment: Add "and that's why I will not begin to reduce spending on food stamps, unemployment insurance, and other programs to help Americans through hard times until after we've reduced unemployment below 6%. There's...
Published on October 05, 2012 09:00
Snoop Lion's Case Against Romney
… is unlikely to move swing voters.
Published on October 05, 2012 08:30
A New American Export: Gun Violence
Yesterday's shooting rampage in Eilat turns out not to be terrorism, but instead a distinctively American style of crime:
Published on October 05, 2012 08:01
October 4, 2012
Mitt Disowns Rand, Embraces the 100%
Not entirely, but a major step in the right direction, and Romney's disavowal of his own use of Randian-inspired language is an important moment in the history of the modern GOP.
Published on October 04, 2012 21:29
The Shrum-Frum Podcast Has Arrived!
The first Shrum-Frum podcast has just gone live.We're having a small technical glitch: for some reason the podcast is not yet showing in the iTunes store. But it's there, and will download to your iTunes program if you click here to subscribe.
Published on October 04, 2012 17:29
Wealthy Manhattanites Give Lots of Money to Politicians
Some not breaking news for the day.
Published on October 04, 2012 15:30
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