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Right Turn: December, 2012

Posted at 04:47 PM ET, 12/31/2012

'Fiscal-cliff' resolution
By Jennifer Rubin
A deal on taxes is reached, but sequestration will wait for another fight.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:47 PM ET, 12/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bush tax rates, Fiscal Cliff, Mitch McConnell

Posted at 01:03 PM ET, 12/31/2012

The luxury of distance from D.C.
By Jennifer Rubin
How potential presidential contenders can stay above the fray

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:03 PM ET, 12/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Chris Christie, GOP 2016, Jeb Bush

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 12/31/2012

Obama just makes it worse
By Jennifer Rubin
Obama is as incompetent at deal making as he is self-reverential.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 12/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fiscal Cliff, Harry Reid, Obama, Simpson Bowles, tax cuts

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/31/2012

Morning Bits
By Jennifer Rubin
Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:19 PM ET, 12/30/2012

Sunday wrap
By Jennifer Rubin
Who said it?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  05:19 PM ET, 12/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Obama fiscal cliff, Sunday shows, Sunday wrap

Posted at 02:53 PM ET, 12/30/2012

When will Obama decide to make a deal?
By Jennifer Rubin
The president wants to assign blame, not to make a deal.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:53 PM ET, 12/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  entitlement reform, Fiscal Cliff, House Republicans

Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 12/30/2012

On marriage
By Jennifer Rubin

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:15 PM ET, 12/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/30/2012

Distinguished Pol of the Year
By Jennifer Rubin
There are so many good GOP governors, six tied for Distinguished Pol of 2012.

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

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/26/2012

New Year's resolutions
By Jennifer Rubin
Promises to keep in 2013.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 12/23/2012

Holidays open thread
By Jennifer Rubin
What is on your mind?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:30 PM ET, 12/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Open thread

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 12/21/2012

What do you get pols who have everything?
By Jennifer Rubin
Some special holdiay presents for pols and political junkies.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:00 PM ET, 12/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:29 AM ET, 12/21/2012

EXCLUSIVE: Top Republican Senator will oppose Hagel nomination
By Jennifer Rubin
The GOP Senate whip opposes the top candidate for secretary of defense.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:29 AM ET, 12/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Chuck Hagel, John Cornyn, Right Turn, Secretary fo Defense

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 12/21/2012

Plans C, D, E and F
By Jennifer Rubin
There are no good scenarios for Republicans.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:00 AM ET, 12/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fiscal Cliff, House Republicans, Plan B

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 12/21/2012

John Kerry's to-do list
By Jennifer Rubin
Eight easy, smart moves for Kerry.

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

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/21/2012

Morning Bits
By Jennifer Rubin
Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:57 PM ET, 12/20/2012

Boehner Plan B: House Republicans humiliate their leader
By Jennifer Rubin
By shutting down Boehner's Plan B vote, the House GOP shows its political cowardice.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:57 PM ET, 12/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bush tax cuts, Fiscal Cliff, GOP, John Boehner

Posted at 05:04 PM ET, 12/20/2012

Is Chuck Hagel toast?
By Jennifer Rubin
Now the left is going after Hagel.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  05:04 PM ET, 12/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Chuck Hagel, Israel, Pentagon

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 12/20/2012

Booker gives Christie a leg up for 2016
By Jennifer Rubin
Cory Booker's decision on 2014 delights Christie supporters.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:15 PM ET, 12/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 12/20/2012

Dear Commission: About those guns . . .
By Jennifer Rubin
Ten ideas to address mass shootings that might actually wrork.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:00 PM ET, 12/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:47 AM ET, 12/20/2012

Show some independence, GOP politicians
By Jennifer Rubin
Speaker Boehner and the House Republicans prepare to pass Plan B.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:47 AM ET, 12/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  conservative movement, Fiscal Cliff, John Boehner

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 12/20/2012

Six ways you know Chuck Hagel is in trouble
By Jennifer Rubin
Chuck Hagel's supporters are running into a buzz saw.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:30 AM ET, 12/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/20/2012

Morning Bits
By Jennifer Rubin
Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:55 PM ET, 12/19/2012

Senate Dems in a pickle if Hagel nominated
By Jennifer Rubin
Senate Democrats may be most hurt by a Chuck Hagel pick for defense secretary.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  05:55 PM ET, 12/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:06 PM ET, 12/19/2012

Robert Bork, R.I.P.
By Jennifer Rubin
He had what we hope for in public servants: intellectual honesty and courage.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:06 PM ET, 12/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Joe Biden, Robert Bork, Supreme Court, Ted Kennedy

Posted at 02:54 PM ET, 12/19/2012

Republicans put Obama in a box
By Jennifer Rubin
John Boehner's proposal gets nods of approval from anti-tax crusaders and puts the White House in a bind.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:54 PM ET, 12/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fiscal Cliff, Grover Norquist, John Boehner, taxes

Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 12/19/2012

More trouble for Hagel
By Jennifer Rubin
Opposition to Hagel mounts and few rush forward to defend him.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:35 PM ET, 12/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:41 PM ET, 12/19/2012

We must do more to protect schools
By Jennifer Rubin
When attending a school concert, thoughts turn to Connecticut.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:41 PM ET, 12/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  guns, Newtown, school gun free zone

Posted at 10:51 AM ET, 12/19/2012

The unaccountability review board [Updated]
By Jennifer Rubin
The Accountabilty Review Board conceals who is really at fault for the Benghazi attacks.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:51 AM ET, 12/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Benghazi, Hillary Cliinton, State Department

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 12/19/2012

Republicans bemused by White House response to $1 million offer
By Jennifer Rubin
Speaker John Boehner has command of his troops while Democrats flounder.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:30 AM ET, 12/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 12/19/2012

No qualified women?
By Jennifer Rubin
Why can't the president find qualified women for top spots?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 12/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/19/2012

Morning Bits
By Jennifer Rubin
Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:14 PM ET, 12/18/2012

Democrats speak out against Hagel as Flournoy's star rises
By Jennifer Rubin
President Obama may look to a solid pick for Defense secretary that avoids a political minefield and pleases woemn's groups.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  06:14 PM ET, 12/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Chuck Hagel, Defense Secretary, Michele Flournoy

Posted at 03:35 PM ET, 12/18/2012

Immigration sense
By Jennifer Rubin
Unless one or more reality-based GOP pols step forward, nothing is going to get done on immigration reform.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:35 PM ET, 12/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  conservative movement, GOP, immigration, Immigration reform, Republican Party

Posted at 02:47 PM ET, 12/18/2012

No deal, it seems, and now Dems unhinged
By Jennifer Rubin
Boehner ties up Dems in knots with a 'plan B.'

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:47 PM ET, 12/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 12/18/2012

Do something smart, not just fast, on mass shootings
By Jennifer Rubin
The urge to respond to a tragedy should not be confused with doing something helpful.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:00 PM ET, 12/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:56 AM ET, 12/18/2012

EXCLUSIVE: ADL pans possible Chuck Hagel pick
By Jennifer Rubin
ADL bashes Chuck Hagel for statements that "border on anti-Semitism."

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:56 AM ET, 12/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ADL, Defense Department, Israel Lobby

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 12/18/2012

Can we finally put a fork in the 'peace process'?
By Jennifer Rubin
Israel can't make peace if the Palestinians don't want it.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:00 AM ET, 12/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 12/18/2012

Making progress on a 'fiscal cliff' deal?
By Jennifer Rubin
The White House is trying to appear reasonable, but a deal is still a long way off.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:00 AM ET, 12/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 12/18/2012

Sen. Daniel Inouye: A smaller Senate with each passing year
By Jennifer Rubin
With the passing of Sen. Daniel Inouye, we realize how small the Senate has become.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 12/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/18/2012

Morning Bits
By Jennifer Rubin
Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:08 PM ET, 12/17/2012

A common-sense response to Connecticut shooting?
By Jennifer Rubin
A thoughtful consideration of how to respond to the Connecticut shooting and of mental health issues is beginning.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:08 PM ET, 12/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Connecticut shooting, guns

Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 12/17/2012

Tim Scott gets an enthusiastic welcome to the Senate
By Jennifer Rubin
His choice as Jim DeMint's replacement is popular with conservatives and historic for the country.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:30 PM ET, 12/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:42 PM ET, 12/17/2012

Boehner's office is mum on 'fiscal cliff' talks
By Jennifer Rubin
The GOP would be wise to ignore the carping from right-wing activists.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:42 PM ET, 12/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fiscal Cliff, John Boehner, taxes

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 12/17/2012

Republicans must decide: To govern or not?
By Jennifer Rubin
The Republican Party will need to decide whether to govern or not.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:30 AM ET, 12/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 12/17/2012

Boehner still working on a deal
By Jennifer Rubin
Speaker of the House John Boehner isn't done negotiating yet.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:00 AM ET, 12/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 12/17/2012

What to do about monsters?
By Jennifer Rubin
What to do about gun-toting monsters?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:30 AM ET, 12/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/17/2012

Morning Bits
By Jennifer Rubin
Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:24 PM ET, 12/16/2012

Sunday wrap
By Jennifer Rubin
Who said it?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:24 PM ET, 12/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  guns, media, Sunday talk shows

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 12/16/2012

Rep. Ed Royce: The new House Foreign Affairs chairman
By Jennifer Rubin
A new House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman will be doing battle with the State Department.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:00 PM ET, 12/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 12/16/2012

Saturday people, Sunday people
By Jennifer Rubin
A new book tells the story of Jews and Christians shared fate in Muslim lands.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:00 PM ET, 12/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/16/2012

Distinguished pol of the week
By Jennifer Rubin
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder pulls off a political surprise.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:03 PM ET, 12/14/2012

DeMint will need to watch what he says
By Jennifer Rubin
The senator must learn the difference between being a partisan gadfly and the president of a tax-exempt organization.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:03 PM ET, 12/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Heritage, IRS code, Jim DeMint

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 12/14/2012

Dear GOP: End silly fights and then define a positive agenda
By Jennifer Rubin
Republicans can't simply end nonsensical policy positions.

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

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 12/14/2012

Who wants a deal? Only GOP leadership and the voters
By Jennifer Rubin
Obama and many others don't want a deal on the 'fiscal cliff.'

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

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 12/14/2012

Boehner is trying, Obama is not
By Jennifer Rubin
President Obama is stiffing the speaker of the House on entitlement reform.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 12/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/14/2012

Morning Bits
By Jennifer Rubin
Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:38 PM ET, 12/13/2012

Susan Rice withdraws
By Jennifer Rubin
Kerry nearly certain to get the nod.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:38 PM ET, 12/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Barack Obama, fiscal cliff; Bush tax cuts; Susan Rice, Foreign policy

Posted at 03:36 PM ET, 12/13/2012

Conservative 'leaders' are in the minority, even in GOP
By Jennifer Rubin
Right-wing conservatives opposed to any tax increase don't have a majority of Republicans behind them.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:36 PM ET, 12/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  conservative movement, Fiscal Cliff, Polls

Posted at 03:09 PM ET, 12/13/2012

Joe Lieberman's farewell from the Senate
By Jennifer Rubin
The Connecticut senator departs after giving his colleagues some thoughts on foreign policy.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:09 PM ET, 12/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  foreign affairs, Foreign policy, joe lieberman, Senate

Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 12/13/2012

Senate selection primer
By Jennifer Rubin
The GOP better figure out how to weed out clunkers if they want to win U.S. Senate seats.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:55 AM ET, 12/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 12/13/2012

It's not the taxes
By Jennifer Rubin
Republicans finally get the chance to curb spending.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:00 AM ET, 12/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/13/2012

Morning Bits
By Jennifer Rubin
Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:21 PM ET, 12/12/2012

New Hispanic polling data: Most don't like GOP
By Jennifer Rubin
Republicans are turning off Hispanics and can't win national eelctions without changing that.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:21 PM ET, 12/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  conservative movement, immigration, Immigration reform, Marco Rubio, Rand Paul

Posted at 03:22 PM ET, 12/12/2012

Medical device tax hypocrites
By Jennifer Rubin
They voted for it, but now a group of Senate Democrats want to get the medical device tax monkey off their backs.

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

Posted at 12:01 PM ET, 12/12/2012

North Korea uncontained
By Jennifer Rubin
North Korea fires a long-range missile, revealing the West's failure to halt the despotic regime.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:01 PM ET, 12/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 12/12/2012

Ten reasons why Michigan's right-to-work law matters
By Jennifer Rubin
Michigan's passage of right-to-work legislation has long-term reprecussions.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:45 AM ET, 12/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 12/12/2012

A new play, an old problem of media bias
By Jennifer Rubin
A new play takes on media bias, past and present.

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

Posted at 08:31 AM ET, 12/12/2012

For Obama, deal or no deal?
By Jennifer Rubin
John Boehner makes a new offer to avoid the "fiscal cliff," but can Obama work his way to "yes"?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:31 AM ET, 12/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/12/2012

Morning Bits
By Jennifer Rubin
Must-read links to start the day.

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

Posted at 05:06 PM ET, 12/11/2012

Reince Priebus on where the GOP goes next
By Jennifer Rubin
Republican Party chairman Reince Priebus has an ambitious plan for the GOP.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  05:06 PM ET, 12/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  GOP, Reince Priebus, RNC

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 12/11/2012

No good options in three hot spots
By Jennifer Rubin
President Obama's flawed foreign policy has left the U.S. with no good options in three hot spots.

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

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 12/11/2012

What to do when you can't get what you want
By Jennifer Rubin
No good options remain for Republicans; the trick is finding the least bad one.

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

Posted at 09:45 AM ET, 12/11/2012

The GOP is doomed -- it lacks a 2016 presidential pick!
By Jennifer Rubin
The GOP doesn't have a single leader and that is just fine for now.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:45 AM ET, 12/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 12/11/2012

The RNC fix-it committee
By Jennifer Rubin
RNC chairman Reince Priebus sends out a committee to find out what is wrong with the GOP.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 12/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:46 AM ET, 12/11/2012

Morning Bits
By Jennifer Rubin
Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:46 AM ET, 12/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:02 PM ET, 12/10/2012

Five negotiating tips for the GOP
By Jennifer Rubin
Five tips for avoiding a bargaining blunder.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  05:02 PM ET, 12/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fiscal Cliff, GOP, taxes

Posted at 01:43 PM ET, 12/10/2012

Hate-crime incidents down
By Jennifer Rubin
Hate-crime stats are out from 2011, and there are some items that will surprise you.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:43 PM ET, 12/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Crime, FBI, hate crimes

Posted at 11:41 AM ET, 12/10/2012

Can anyone offer straight talk about the budget?
By Jennifer Rubin
Neither party has explained the math on the debt crisis to voters, so of course they want contradictory things.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:41 AM ET, 12/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fiscal Cliff, public opinion, taxes

Posted at 09:45 AM ET, 12/10/2012

Morsi retreats, a little
By Jennifer Rubin
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi reverses part of his power grab but fails to calm protests.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:45 AM ET, 12/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:46 AM ET, 12/10/2012

Entitlement cuts may have to wait
By Jennifer Rubin
Speaker John Boehner and President Obama speak, but it isn't clear where the deal to avoid the "fiscal cliff" might be.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:46 AM ET, 12/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/10/2012

Morning Bits
By Jennifer Rubin
Egypt, House Republicans and more.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:38 PM ET, 12/09/2012

Sunday Wrap
By Jennifer Rubin
Who said what about whom?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:38 PM ET, 12/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fiscal Cliff, Sunday shows, Sunday wrap

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 12/09/2012

Arthur Brooks: The battle of ideas
By Jennifer Rubin
In the battle of ideas conservatives need to make clear the end goal is to benefit people.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:00 PM ET, 12/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 12/09/2012

The Supreme Court takes on gay marriage
By Jennifer Rubin
The Supreme Court will decide two gay marriage cases, but it is not clear on what grounds it will rest its rulings.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:00 PM ET, 12/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/09/2012

Distinguished pol of the week: The late, great Jack Kemp
By Jennifer Rubin
The distinguished pol of the week is the late congressman whose conservative message is as vital as it was in the 1980s and '90s.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:49 PM ET, 12/07/2012

Shrinking the workforce
By Jennifer Rubin
As we head over the "fiscal cliff," job numbers released today show we shed 350,000 jobs.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:49 PM ET, 12/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Job growth, Jobs, Unemployment

Posted at 03:28 PM ET, 12/07/2012

U.S. Senate stands up for human rights
By Jennifer Rubin
The Senate acts in defense of human rights in Cuba and Russia.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:28 PM ET, 12/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alan Gross, Magnitsky bill, Se. Ben Cardin

Posted at 09:45 AM ET, 12/07/2012

10 encouraging signs for Republicans
By Jennifer Rubin
Republicans have plenty to cheer about in the wake of the November election losses.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:45 AM ET, 12/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:07 AM ET, 12/07/2012

DeMint and Heritage: The odd couple of necessity
By Jennifer Rubin
Heritage is transitioning from a shopworn think tank into a political machine.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:07 AM ET, 12/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Heritage, Jim DeMint, think tanks

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 12/07/2012

Ambassador Ford: Hey, Syria's a mess
By Jennifer Rubin
Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford details the horrific suffering there and describes the puny action taken by the U.S.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 12/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/07/2012

Morning Bits
By Jennifer Rubin
Must-read links to start the day.

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

Posted at 03:52 PM ET, 12/06/2012

Immigration and economic growth
By Jennifer Rubin
Immigration is a necessary component of economic growth, and that should be part of the case for immigration reform.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:52 PM ET, 12/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  economic growth, Immigration reform, Presdient George W. Bush

Posted at 03:10 PM ET, 12/06/2012

The Middle East in turmoil
By Jennifer Rubin
President Obama's lack of influence in the Middle East has dire coonsequences for events in Egypt and Syria.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:10 PM ET, 12/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Egypt, MIddle East policy, Syria

Posted at 11:52 AM ET, 12/06/2012

Good riddance, Mr. DeMint
By Jennifer Rubin
A senator responsible for much of the body's dysfunction is leaving, and that's cause for cheer on both sides.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:52 AM ET, 12/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  conservative movement, Heritage, Jim DeMint

Posted at 09:45 AM ET, 12/06/2012

Two Mitches
By Jennifer Rubin
Mitch Daniels and Mitch McConnell have different roles, equally important.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:45 AM ET, 12/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 12/06/2012

Fiscal cliff antics
By Jennifer Rubin
We're racing toward the 'fiscal cliff' because the president wants to vanquish Republicans, not reform entitlements.

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

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/06/2012

Morning Bits
By Jennifer Rubin
Must-read links to start the day.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:48 PM ET, 12/05/2012

Marco Rubio picks up the pace
By Jennifer Rubin
The Florida senator wades into policy in a way he has not done before.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  05:48 PM ET, 12/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  education policy, Marco Rubio

Posted at 03:03 PM ET, 12/05/2012

Fiscal follies: More posturing from White House
By Jennifer Rubin
The president admits -- or, at least, he used to -- that revenue need not come from rate hikes.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:03 PM ET, 12/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Eric Cantor, Fiscal Cliff, Peter Roskam

Posted at 02:18 PM ET, 12/05/2012

Tom Cotton: No ordinary freshman congressman
By Jennifer Rubin
The Arkansan is an Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran who bears unusual experience and insight for a freshman congressman.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:18 PM ET, 12/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Afghanistan, Congress freshmen, Tom Cotton

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 12/05/2012

Senate Democrats try to hide
By Jennifer Rubin
Senators who are vulnerable in 2014 may be the weak link in Obama's "fiscal cliff" strategy.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:30 PM ET, 12/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fiscal Cliff, Harry Reid, Mark Pryor, Senate Democrats

Posted at 11:36 AM ET, 12/05/2012

What good is it giving the Turks Patriot missiles?
By Jennifer Rubin
NATO sends Patriot missiles to Turkey, but this does little to help the Syrian opposition.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:36 AM ET, 12/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Patriot Missiles, Syria, Turkey

Posted at 09:15 AM ET, 12/05/2012

Rubio and Ryan
By Jennifer Rubin
Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Paul Ryan both shine at the Jack Kemp Foundation dinner.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:15 AM ET, 12/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 12/05/2012

Rand Paul's new message on Israel
By Jennifer Rubin
As Rand Paul insists that he is not anti-Israel, pro-Zionist Christians are taking a wait-and-see attitude.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 12/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/05/2012

Morning Bits
By Jennifer Rubin
The fical cliff blame game, Morsi's power play and more

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:45 PM ET, 12/04/2012

Sen. Rand Paul talks to Right Turn
By Jennifer Rubin
Sen. Rand Paul talks one-on-one to Right Turn.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  05:45 PM ET, 12/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fiscal Cliff, Immigration reform, Rand Paul

Posted at 03:15 PM ET, 12/04/2012

For State job, Susan Rice or John Kerry?
By Jennifer Rubin
The president is reportedly conflicted over his choice -- for good reason.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:15 PM ET, 12/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:05 PM ET, 12/04/2012

Does Steny Hoyer speak for the White House?
By Jennifer Rubin
The Maryland Democrat's conciliatory words are interesting.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:05 PM ET, 12/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  entitlement reform, Fiscal Cliff, Steny Hoyer

Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 12/04/2012

Does the ‘no' crowd matter?
By Jennifer Rubin
Sen. Jim DeMint and rightwing bloggers blast the House GOP offer but it may not matter at all.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:45 AM ET, 12/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  conservative media, House Republicans, Sen. Jim DeMint

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 12/04/2012

Ten tips for Republicans
By Jennifer Rubin
Republicans need to wage a policy and political campaign to survive the 'fiscal cliff' battle with the White House.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:00 AM ET, 12/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 12/04/2012

Did the House Republicans stump the White House?
By Jennifer Rubin
The Republicans responded to the president's offer, but the White House seems prepared to stiff them and take the country over the "fiscal cliff."

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 12/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:46 AM ET, 12/04/2012

Morning Bits
By Jennifer Rubin
The fiscal cliff, Hillary Clinton, Susan Rice and more.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:46 AM ET, 12/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:47 PM ET, 12/03/2012

In 2016, another Bush vs. Clinton race?
By Jennifer Rubin
The 2016 campaign may amount to a blast from the past.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  05:47 PM ET, 12/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Hillary Clinton, Jack Kemp, Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, Paul Ryan

Posted at 04:10 PM ET, 12/03/2012

Republicans make their fiscal cliff' counteroffer
By Jennifer Rubin
The GOP's plan includes more net savings than the president's plan.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:10 PM ET, 12/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fiscal Cliff, House Republicans, John Boehner

Posted at 01:23 PM ET, 12/03/2012

Maybe Morocco can help
By Jennifer Rubin
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton travels to Morocco next week to discuss a wide range of issues, including Syria and the Middle East peace process.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:23 PM ET, 12/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Hillary Clinton, Morocco, peace process

Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 12/03/2012

Has the time come for Simpson-Bowles?
By Jennifer Rubin
There may be a better approach to the fiscal-cliff negotiations.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:07 PM ET, 12/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 12/03/2012

Which party is blocking common-sense immigration reform?
By Jennifer Rubin
Republicans pass a common-sense immigration bill, but Democrats are opposed.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:00 AM ET, 12/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 12/03/2012

Cuccinelli hints at his 2013 campaign agenda
By Jennifer Rubin
Virginia gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli throws red meat to the Republican base.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:30 AM ET, 12/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:45 AM ET, 12/03/2012

Foreign policy consequences
By Jennifer Rubin
What a vote for President Obama gave us.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:45 AM ET, 12/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 12/03/2012

Dear Mahmoud
By Jennifer Rubin
Dear Mahmoud. . . Bibi's letter to Abbas is uncovered!

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:30 AM ET, 12/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 12/03/2012

Morning Bits
By Jennifer Rubin
Who's being reasonable and who isn't?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 12/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:24 PM ET, 12/02/2012

Sunday Wrap
By Jennifer Rubin
Looking at what is being said about whom over the weekend.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  05:24 PM ET, 12/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fiscal Cliff, Sunday wrap, Susan Rice

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 12/02/2012

The U.N. vote on Palestine: Profiles in cowardice
By Jennifer Rubin
This past week's vote was a virtual primer on what is wrong with the UN, the E.U., the Palestinian Authority and the U.S. when it comes to the Middle East.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:00 PM ET, 12/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 12/02/2012

Conservative in style, reformist in action
By Jennifer Rubin
Conservatives should reject all-or-nothing reactionary politics on issues ranging from immigration reform to the fiscal cliff.

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

Posted at 07:46 AM ET, 12/02/2012

Distinguished pol of the week
By Jennifer Rubin
Sen. Kelly Ayotte was a standout on national security last week.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:46 AM ET, 12/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

 

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