David Frum's Blog, page 170

Get That Camera Out of My Face

Talking Points Memo has tape of Josh Mandel getting physical with a blogger with a videocamera.

Political Messaging for Republicans

"Why is the Obama recovery so weak?"

Why Isn't Bob Kerrey Winning?

The Hill laments former Nebraska Sen. Bob Kerrey's struggles in this year's Senate race.

Calgary Bar Night

Reminder: Calgary bar night tonight after presidential debates, Le German hotel, 8:30-10 pm Calgary time.

Iran's Economy is Collapsing, Ctd.

As the Iranian currency plunges toward worthlessness, angry crowds protest in Tehran.

How Should a Black President Speak?

Last night, Fox News invited America to consider whether President Obama's "black" accent is authentic enough. Important question! How should a black president speak? Eddie Murphy took up this burning question of the day almost 30 years ago, but a final resolution continues to elude this great nation.

Obama's Right: We Failed Black New Orleans After Katrina

It's less exciting than the debate over accents, but it's more important:

Daily Wrap

Today on the blog:

1960's Awkward Richard Nixon

Probably the saddest moment in televised presidential debate history begins at 3:44 in this third part of the Nixon-Kennedy debates. It gets excruciating beginning at 4:04.

100 Funniest Moments from the British House of Commons

You want debate? We'll give you debate! Herewith the 100 funniest televised moments in the history of the British House of Commons. (Unaccountably the real winner is only given second place - but then it was a set-piece speech, not a debate.