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Right Turn: January, 2012

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 01/01/2012

Confrontation, choice and governance

What sort of president do we need?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:00 AM ET, 01/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Conservative movement

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 01/01/2012

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 01/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 12/30/2011

Friday question

Iowa caucus predictions

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:00 PM ET, 12/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Friday question

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 12/30/2011

How to challenge Obama on foreign policy

The GOP nominee will have plenty to talk about.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:00 PM ET, 12/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  foreign policy

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 12/30/2011

What’s happened in Iowa in the last week?

Santorum gains steam, Romney rises and others fade.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:00 AM ET, 12/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 12/30/2011

Beyond Iowa for Santorum

Can he go the distance?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:00 AM ET, 12/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/30/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 04:28 PM ET, 12/29/2011

Where the media missed the boat

How did so many get so much wrong in the GOP primary race?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:28 PM ET, 12/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Media

Posted at 11:44 AM ET, 12/29/2011

The Bachmann defection

Does it matter that her Iowa chief left her for Ron Paul?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:44 AM ET, 12/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 12/29/2011

Romney rolls on

Success in Iowa would confound opponents

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:00 AM ET, 12/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Conservative movement, Media

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 12/29/2011

Santorum’s rise

He could finish near the top of the heap.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 12/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/29/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 05:56 PM ET, 12/28/2011

Red lines, blurry intelligence

The Israeli and U.S. administrations discuss Iran.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  05:56 PM ET, 12/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Iran, Israel

Posted at 05:06 PM ET, 12/28/2011

The Union Leader’s Gingrich antics continue

Now publisher Joe McQuaid insists on a one-on-one debate

By Jennifer Rubin  |  05:06 PM ET, 12/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Media

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 12/28/2011

The ‘establishment’ silliness

Is it more than name calling?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:00 PM ET, 12/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Conservative movement, Media

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 12/28/2011

It’s down to execution and weather in Iowa

Candidates with weak organizations will suffer.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:30 AM ET, 12/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:03 AM ET, 12/28/2011

Obama’s worst year ever

Sloth, irresponsibility and partisanship.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:03 AM ET, 12/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Economy, Budget, foreign policy, President Obama

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 12/28/2011

Adios, Gov. Perry?

The Texas governor’s time in the primary may be running out.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 12/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/28/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 04:41 PM ET, 12/27/2011

Republicans delighted by Nelson’s retirement

Rubbing salt in the wounds.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:41 PM ET, 12/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Senate Democrats

Posted at 04:15 PM ET, 12/27/2011

Getting foreign aid right

Some smart legislation was tucked into the omnibus

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:15 PM ET, 12/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  foreign policy

Posted at 02:03 PM ET, 12/27/2011

Words, words, words

Gingrich and Ron Paul trip over their own

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:03 PM ET, 12/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 12/27/2011

The fables liberal Jews tell themselves

Did a two-year-old organization blind American Jewry?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:20 PM ET, 12/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  American Jews, 2012 campaign, Israel

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 12/27/2011

Israel’s best-kept secret

Hiding its thriving-economy light under a bushel.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:30 AM ET, 12/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Israel

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 12/27/2011

Whither Simpson-Bowles?

Time to take the medicine?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:30 AM ET, 12/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 12/27/2011

A week to go until Iowa

What happens after that?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:30 AM ET, 12/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 12/27/2011

Path to the nomination

What if Romney wins?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 12/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/27/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 12/26/2011

Back on the trail in Iowa

The final week makes all the difference.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:00 PM ET, 12/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 12/26/2011

Friday question answered

Why did RomneyCare not sink Romney?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:00 AM ET, 12/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Friday question, 2012 campaign

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 12/26/2011

My favorite books of the year

Great reads of 2011

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:00 AM ET, 12/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Culture

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/26/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read liks to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 12/25/2011

A preposterous defense of Gingrich

A lobbyist defends Newt as an outsider

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:30 AM ET, 12/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 12/25/2011

12 ones that got away

The political blunders of 2011

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:30 AM ET, 12/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Conservative movement

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/25/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 05:15 PM ET, 12/23/2011

Friday question

The biggest CW goof?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  05:15 PM ET, 12/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Friday question

Posted at 04:46 PM ET, 12/23/2011

Obama’s worst mistake of all

In a year of flubs, leaving Iraq tops the list

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:46 PM ET, 12/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Iraq

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 12/23/2011

Unexpected delights of 2011

The highlights of the year.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:00 PM ET, 12/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Conservative movement, foreign policy

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 12/23/2011

Top 10 things to watch in Iowa

The final days before the caucuses.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:30 AM ET, 12/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 12/23/2011

The end of the payroll tax cut mess

McConnell clears the decks for 2012.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:00 AM ET, 12/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  House GOP, Taxes

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 12/23/2011

GOP should enforce some basic discipline

Time to rule out independent runs.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 12/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/23/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 04:24 PM ET, 12/22/2011

Wanted: Job growth

You can’t have jobs without growth.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:24 PM ET, 12/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Economy, Senate Republicans

Posted at 03:14 PM ET, 12/22/2011

Organization deficit

Gingrich suffers from it

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:14 PM ET, 12/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 12:31 PM ET, 12/22/2011

Intemperance

Will conservatives learn the real lesson.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:31 PM ET, 12/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Conservative movement

Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 12/22/2011

McConnell to the rescue

A payroll tax cut solution.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:02 AM ET, 12/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Budget, Taxes, Senate Republicans

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 12/22/2011

Romney’s message

While bombarding Gingrich,he sketched out his general-election theme.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:00 AM ET, 12/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 12/22/2011

Iowa antics

Paul stumbles, Newt whines, Romney chugs along.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 12/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/22/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:47 PM ET, 12/21/2011

Ads, ads, ads

What are Iowans seeing in the last two weeks of the race?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:47 PM ET, 12/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 12/21/2011

Obama bungles Iraq, as predicted

A premature troop evacuation leads to a crisis, as critics said would happen.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:45 PM ET, 12/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Iraq, President Obama

Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 12/21/2011

The payroll tax cut mess

Time to cut a deal.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:45 AM ET, 12/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Budget, Taxes, House GOP

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 12/21/2011

Bye, bye, caucuses?

Perhaps the Iowa caucuses have outlived their usefulness.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:30 AM ET, 12/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Conservative movement, 2012 campaign

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 12/21/2011

Gingrich is crabby

The candidate is whining about negative ads.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 12/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 08:20 AM ET, 12/21/2011

Callista Gingrich: Newt’s enabler?

We don’t know much about what kind of influence she would have on her husband in the White House.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:20 AM ET, 12/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/21/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 02:45 PM ET, 12/20/2011

Romney’s restraint on promises

Sometimes it really doesn’t pay to pander.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:45 PM ET, 12/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, 2012 campaign, Israel

Posted at 02:04 PM ET, 12/20/2011

Santorum endorsements

The anti-Paul, anti-Gingrich, anti-Romney?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:04 PM ET, 12/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 12/20/2011

Romney consolidating support

Also-rans not moving up

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:00 PM ET, 12/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 12/20/2011

Boehner, Churchill and Obama

A special gesture for a special relationship.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:15 AM ET, 12/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  House GOP, foreign policy

Posted at 09:45 AM ET, 12/20/2011

Obama preparing to bug out of Afghanistan?

Biden reveals the administration’s rationalization

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:45 AM ET, 12/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  foreign policy, President Obama

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 12/20/2011

Path to the nomination

What if Ron Paul wins Iowa?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 12/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/20/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 04:38 PM ET, 12/19/2011

The myth of ‘the elite vs. the base’

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:38 PM ET, 12/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Conservative movement

Posted at 12:53 PM ET, 12/19/2011

North Korea: Tolerating the intolerable

Obama’s morally bankrupt and strategically inane policy.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:53 PM ET, 12/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, foreign policy, Human Rights

Posted at 11:43 AM ET, 12/19/2011

The Iowa horse race

Who has the momentum?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:43 AM ET, 12/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 12/19/2011

Gingrich the lawbreaker

His view of courts and judges is nuts.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:00 AM ET, 12/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, law

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 12/19/2011

Friday question answered

Gingrich vs. Bachmann.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:30 AM ET, 12/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Friday question

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 12/19/2011

Romney opens up

He talks about his wife and shows his mettle.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:30 AM ET, 12/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/19/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 12/18/2011

Des Moines Register endorses as Newtmentum fades

Gingrich’s record is proving problematic.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:00 PM ET, 12/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 12/18/2011

Obama at the Union for Reform Judaism

Taking the liberal, Jewish vote for granted

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:00 AM ET, 12/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, American Jews, President Obama

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 12/18/2011

Rubio on an opportunity society

The freshman senator interjects some needed perspective

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 12/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Conservative movement, Senate GOP

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/18/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 04:21 PM ET, 12/16/2011

Friday question

Is Gingrich sexist or just a jerk?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:21 PM ET, 12/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 03:33 PM ET, 12/16/2011

Raising the game

Why Newt has been a helpful contender

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:33 PM ET, 12/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 01:47 PM ET, 12/16/2011

Peter King on Newt Gingrich

The New York congressman calls out former speaker

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:47 PM ET, 12/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  House GOP

Posted at 01:13 PM ET, 12/16/2011

Dems losing on pipeline fight

Opposing jobs is a loser

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:13 PM ET, 12/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Budget

Posted at 11:36 AM ET, 12/16/2011

Bibi shuns the New York Times

Calling out the most anti-Israel op-ed page outside the Arab world.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:36 AM ET, 12/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Israel, Media

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 12/16/2011

Two candidates: Opposite directions

Romney rising, Newt no longer.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:00 AM ET, 12/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 12/16/2011

Santorum’s opportunity

He is getting his message out in Iowa.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 12/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/16/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 11:59 PM ET, 12/15/2011

Romney shines in Sioux City

Gingrich and Paul lost ground in debate.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:59 PM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 07:24 PM ET, 12/15/2011

All I want for. . .

My debate gift list.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:24 PM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 06:21 PM ET, 12/15/2011

Interview: Paul Ryan on Medicare reform

As a new plan is announced, the White House is isolated, Ryan says.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  06:21 PM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Budget, House GOP, Obamacare

Posted at 05:27 PM ET, 12/15/2011

Thumbs down on Perry

But why write off Bachmann?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  05:27 PM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Media

Posted at 04:18 PM ET, 12/15/2011

Iowa close up

Operatives, pollsters and activists tell us what is happening.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:18 PM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 12/15/2011

Jewish voters and election-year politics

Will Obama do some damage control?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:00 PM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, American Jews, Israel

Posted at 10:16 AM ET, 12/15/2011

Ryan-Wyden Medicare plan

Bit win for bipartisanship and Mitt Romney.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:16 AM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 12/15/2011

The final debate

The presidential contenders face off in Sioux City.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:30 AM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 12/15/2011

Gingrich’s five self-made problems

How Newt is taking a toll on Newt.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:30 AM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 08:23 AM ET, 12/15/2011

Obama caves on millionaires’ tax

If the GOP waits long enough, Obama usually blinks.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:23 AM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Budget

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/15/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 12/14/2011

Gingrich getting pummeled

Is Romney a better counterpuncher than front-runner?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:15 PM ET, 12/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 12/14/2011

Friedman hits rock bottom

The Times columnist outrages the left and right.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:00 PM ET, 12/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Israel, Media

Posted at 11:24 AM ET, 12/14/2011

McQuaid’s tantrum

The Union Leader publisher can dish it out, but not take it.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:24 AM ET, 12/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Media

Posted at 10:42 AM ET, 12/14/2011

Senate Dems in revolt

They want a deal, not fodder for Obama’s reelection campaign.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:42 AM ET, 12/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 12/14/2011

Iowa flux

Pick your poll, pick your expert.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:30 AM ET, 12/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 12/14/2011

Old Newt, same problems

Newt never learns.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:30 AM ET, 12/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 12/14/2011

The best kept GOP secret : Kelly Ayotte

Tough but calm, she is making her mark.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:30 AM ET, 12/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  foreign policy, Senate Republicans

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/14/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 04:57 PM ET, 12/13/2011

Iran sanctions deal

The administration largely fails to impede Congress

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:57 PM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Iran

Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 12/13/2011

Time to step up human rights sanctions against Putin

GOP and Dems in Congress agree, Obama drags his heels.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:45 PM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  foreign policy

Posted at 02:50 PM ET, 12/13/2011

Mark Sanford’s endorsement next?

Rudy is no help to Newt

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:50 PM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 01:14 PM ET, 12/13/2011

Simon Wiesenthal Center takes CAP to task

The story has a more serious context

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:14 PM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 12/13/2011

Perry’s ad misfires badly

Rick Perry’s ham-handed ad targeted topics largely absent from this election cycle.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:30 AM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Conservative movement

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 12/13/2011

Ethics gurus slap Union Leader

By plotting with Newt Gingrich, the paper harmed itself and him.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:30 AM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 Election, Media

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 12/13/2011

Path to the nomination: A nomination, not a sprint

Gingrich’s opponents want a long, contentious race.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:30 AM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/13/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 04:21 PM ET, 12/12/2011

Media missed a good story

A reenergized attack on Gingrich follows the debate.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:21 PM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Media

Posted at 02:25 PM ET, 12/12/2011

Let Gingrich be Gingrich

Newt slips up, shows his true self.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:25 PM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 12/12/2011

60 minutes of fabrication

The president’s troubling lack of familiarity with facts.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:00 AM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, President Obama

Posted at 10:48 AM ET, 12/12/2011

Union Leader in the tank for Gingrich

Reporter lets Gingrich pretend to be above the fray.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:48 AM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Media

Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 12/12/2011

Bachmann bounce?

Her best debate, a smart Social Security analysis.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:15 AM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 12/12/2011

Friday question answered

Will Newt sink or swim?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:30 AM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Friday question

Posted at 09:28 AM ET, 12/12/2011

Gingrich bashed for lobbying

The other candidates go for the jugular.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:28 AM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 12/12/2011

Overkill on Internet piracy

Legislation to thwart it goes too far.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:30 AM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Media, law

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/12/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 02:20 PM ET, 12/11/2011

Conservative gut check

Indulging dumb ideas

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:20 PM ET, 12/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Conservative movement, Media

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 12/11/2011

Bolton on Gingrich and Iran

The former ambassador’s delightful clarity

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:30 AM ET, 12/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Iran

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 12/11/2011

The character primary (Part 3)

What is the most important trait in a president?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:00 AM ET, 12/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Conservative movement

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/11/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 11:52 PM ET, 12/10/2011

Duking it out in Des Moines

GOP presidential candidates try to close the deal

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:52 PM ET, 12/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 12/09/2011

Friday question

Will Gingrich last?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  05:00 PM ET, 12/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:31 PM ET, 12/09/2011

Iran sanctions

The administration isn’t serious.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:31 PM ET, 12/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Iran

Posted at 03:02 PM ET, 12/09/2011

Santorum picks up an endorsement

Why it matters

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:02 PM ET, 12/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 12/09/2011

Iowa debate preview

Saturday showdown in Des Moines

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:00 AM ET, 12/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 12/09/2011

Republicans man up, reject Trump debate

Will Gingrich go through with it?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:00 AM ET, 12/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 09:54 AM ET, 12/09/2011

Gingrich: Always the victim

His ability to dissemble is unmatched.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:54 AM ET, 12/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 12/09/2011

Gingrich 2005: He was worried we’re falling behind on stem cell research

He really hasn’t always been opposed to embryonic stem cell research.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:30 AM ET, 12/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 12/09/2011

The character primary (Part 2)

‘Cheap grace’ or real repentance?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 12/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Conservative movement, Culture

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/09/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 05:02 PM ET, 12/08/2011

Perry ad, Romney off the bench

Candidates engage in Iowa

By Jennifer Rubin  |  05:02 PM ET, 12/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 12/08/2011

The Israel war in the Democratic Party

The hard left doesn’t like exposure of its anti-Israel views

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:00 PM ET, 12/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  American Jews, Israel

Posted at 03:35 PM ET, 12/08/2011

Gingrich is still in denial on his ethics charges

The speaker’s memory is inconsistent with the facts.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:35 PM ET, 12/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 12/08/2011

Pipeline politics

Obama snared on the payroll tax.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:00 AM ET, 12/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Economy

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 12/08/2011

Iowa all in

Make or break time for the GOP presidential contenders

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:30 AM ET, 12/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Conservative movement

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 12/08/2011

Character, politics and the GOP primary (Part 1)

What is ‘character’ and why does it matter?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 12/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Conservative movement

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/08/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 06:27 PM ET, 12/07/2011

Gingrich is a great speaker — and a dangerous pol

By Jennifer Rubin  |  06:27 PM ET, 12/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 05:39 PM ET, 12/07/2011

Christie takes the RJC by storm

He shows how to give a speech.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  05:39 PM ET, 12/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:38 AM ET, 12/07/2011

Romney gives a big picture speech

The candidate reassures GOP Jews.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:38 AM ET, 12/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, American Jews

Posted at 10:54 AM ET, 12/07/2011

Santorum and Huntsman at the RJC

A study in contrasts

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:54 AM ET, 12/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, American Jews

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 12/07/2011

Republican Jewish Coalition forum

Presidential contenders come bearing speeches.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:00 AM ET, 12/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, American Jews

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 12/07/2011

The clown show: The Trump debate

Only circus players need attend

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:30 AM ET, 12/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 08:24 AM ET, 12/07/2011

Liberal think tank harbors Israel haters

CAP’s cover is blown.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:24 AM ET, 12/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Israel, Media

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/07/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 05:30 PM ET, 12/06/2011

Bipartisan angst over Obama foreign policy

On Israel and Iran lawmakers beg to differ

By Jennifer Rubin  |  05:30 PM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Israel, President Obama

Posted at 03:10 PM ET, 12/06/2011

Huntsman isn’t the one

Fear of Gingrich’s rise renews support for his candidacy.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:10 PM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 12/06/2011

What will Iowans do?

Four weeks from today Republicans will caucus in Iowa. As things stand now, Newt Gingrich is running away with it. Is he the only choice?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:00 PM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 12/06/2011

Path to the nomination: The endorsement game

Who helps and hurts?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:30 AM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 12/06/2011

Reaction to Gutman’s remarks on anti-Semitism

Outrage, except in the White House

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:00 AM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  American Jews, Israel, Obama White House

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 12/06/2011

The Georgetown Syndrome

Gingrich is the poster boy for ‘going native.’

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:30 AM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/06/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 04:55 PM ET, 12/05/2011

Gingrich tales from the crypt

What is out there?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:55 PM ET, 12/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 01:55 PM ET, 12/05/2011

Gingrich’s problems include Ron Paul and crony capitalism

What the not-Gingrich candidates should be talking about.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:55 PM ET, 12/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Economy

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 12/05/2011

Friday question answered

What’s a social conservative to do?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:15 AM ET, 12/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 12/05/2011

Howard Gutman’s nonsense on anti-Semitism

Our Belgium ambassador should be canned.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:30 AM ET, 12/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Israel, foreign policy, Obama White House

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 12/05/2011

Gingrich’s not being straight with us on cap-and-trade

His frenetic desire to start so many government projects.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:00 AM ET, 12/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/05/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 12/04/2011

Panetta hounds Israel

Obama never fails to pick a fight with our ally

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:00 PM ET, 12/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  American Jews, Israel

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 12/04/2011

Is Iowa Santorum’s moment to break through?

The caucuses matter more than usual

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:30 AM ET, 12/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 12/04/2011

‘Anybody but Newt’ sentiment rises

Thoughtful conservatives weigh in

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 12/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Conservative movement

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/04/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 05:30 PM ET, 12/02/2011

Friday question

What will social conservatives do?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  05:30 PM ET, 12/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Friday question

Posted at 04:54 PM ET, 12/02/2011

Jobs numbers

What’s to celebrate?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:54 PM ET, 12/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:27 PM ET, 12/02/2011

Character and candidates

What do we need to know?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:27 PM ET, 12/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Culture, 2012 campaign

Posted at 11:22 AM ET, 12/02/2011

The search for a consistent conservative

It’s understandable to want a GOP stalwart.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:22 AM ET, 12/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 12/02/2011

Iran sanctions passed, key Democrat excoriates the administration

Menendez accuses Obama officials of duplicity

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:00 AM ET, 12/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Iran, Senate Democrats

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 12/02/2011

Gingrich meets the conservative critics

The right wakes up to the danger of a Gingrich nomination.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 12/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Media

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/02/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning Bits

Posted at 04:59 PM ET, 12/01/2011

Republicans, Obama and Israel

An ongoing foreign policy fight.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:59 PM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, American Jews, Israel

Posted at 12:53 PM ET, 12/01/2011

Gingrich’s reprehensible record on Iraq

Always siding with the defeatists.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:53 PM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Iraq

Posted at 12:32 PM ET, 12/01/2011

Politicians’ delusions

A quality shared by Obama and Gingrich

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:32 PM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Obamacare, President Obama

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 12/01/2011

Sherrod Brown’s J Street problem

Trouble awaits when Obama’s Israel policy is toxic

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:00 PM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Israel

Posted at 08:15 AM ET, 12/01/2011

The most devastating anti-Gingrich ad, ever

Gingrich’s own words hang him.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:15 AM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, 2012 campaign

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/01/2011

Morning Bits

Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 04:15 PM ET, 11/30/2011

Making hay in Iowa

Who’s going to go after whom?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:15 PM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 11/30/2011

China is NOT just like us

The materialistic deception

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:30 PM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  foreign policy, Human Rights, Media

Posted at 12:49 PM ET, 11/30/2011

Gingrich’s hand in the Washington cookie jar

He denies lobbying, but the facts suggest otherwise

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:49 PM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 11/30/2011

Newt and NewtCare: The biggest liabilities for Gingrich

Is he really the not-Romney the right is looking for?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:00 AM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  2012 campaign, Conservative movement

 

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