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Right Turn: March, 2013

Posted at 03:34 PM ET, 03/31/2013

Sunday wrap
By Jennifer Rubin
Who said it?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:34 PM ET, 03/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Sunday shows, Sunday talk shows, Sunday wrap

Posted at 01:32 PM ET, 03/31/2013

Rubio's right: Don't skip hearings on immigration reform
By Jennifer Rubin
Sen. Marco Rubio is right to warn against a rush to a vote on a bill no one has yet seen.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:32 PM ET, 03/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Illegal Immigration, immigration, Immigration reform, Sen. Marco Rubio

Posted at 12:32 PM ET, 03/31/2013

How did the right lose on gay marriage?
By Jennifer Rubin
Seven ways in which social conservatives fumbled on gay marriage.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:32 PM ET, 03/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Gay marriage, Same sex marriage, social conservatives

Posted at 07:48 AM ET, 03/31/2013

Distinguished pol of the week
By Jennifer Rubin
Curtis Bostic has shown pluck and principle in going against Mark Sanford for a House seat in South Carolina.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:48 AM ET, 03/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Distinguished pol, distinguished pol of the week

Posted at 11:31 AM ET, 03/29/2013

Forget tax reform -- think about the middle class
By Jennifer Rubin
The GOP should start focusing on the dilemma of middle-class families caught in the pinch of wage stagnation and expense hikes.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:31 AM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  conservative movement, GOP, taxes, wages

Posted at 10:02 AM ET, 03/29/2013

Obama's gun histrionics wearing thin
By Jennifer Rubin

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:02 AM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Gun control, gun violence, Newtown

Posted at 08:47 AM ET, 03/29/2013

Can the GOP win the Senate on Obamacare?
By Jennifer Rubin
Obamacare may be a decisive issue for Senate GOP candidates in 2014.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:47 AM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  GOP 2014, Obamacare, Senate 2014

Posted at 07:46 AM ET, 03/29/2013

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

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:46 AM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Morning Bits

Posted at 11:32 AM ET, 03/28/2013

Obama's power waning? Not really.
By Jennifer Rubin
President Obama's power hasn't dropped post-election; he's right where he has always been.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:32 AM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Obama second term, President Obama

Posted at 10:01 AM ET, 03/28/2013

GOP primary voters open to immigration reform, with conditions
By Jennifer Rubin
Results of new research shows GOP primary voters aren't as opposed to immigration reform as some anti-immigration exclusionists in the pundit class would have you believe.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:01 AM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  GOP, immigration, Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, Rand Paul

Posted at 08:47 AM ET, 03/28/2013

DOMA on verge of extinction?
By Jennifer Rubin
DOMA may be on its last legs, but not for the reason its strongest opponents argue.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:47 AM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  defense of marriage act; doma; supreme court;, DOMA

Posted at 11:16 AM ET, 03/27/2013

Obamacare fallout
By Jennifer Rubin
Obamacare is becoming a series of unintended consequences for many Americans.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:16 AM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Affordable Care Act, health care, Obamacare

Posted at 10:02 AM ET, 03/27/2013

Romney donors confab: Much ado about nothing?
By Jennifer Rubin
A Mitt Romney conference with 2016 contenders and big donors will get a lot of attention, but 2016 contenders should focus elsewhere.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:02 AM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:47 AM ET, 03/27/2013

McDonnell amends transportation bill. Now what?
By Jennifer Rubin
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell amends his historic transportation bill; now what does Ken Cuccinelli do?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:47 AM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:46 AM ET, 03/27/2013

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

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:46 AM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:18 PM ET, 03/26/2013

Santorum vs. Sanford
By Jennifer Rubin
He weighs in against Mark Sanford in a South Carolina primary for a House seat.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:18 PM ET, 03/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Curtis Bostic, gop house, Mark Sanford, Rick Santorum, South Carolina House

Posted at 03:19 PM ET, 03/26/2013

Supreme Court tackles Prop. 8

By Jennifer Rubin
The Supreme Court argument in the Prop. 8 case shows how muddled cases can become.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:19 PM ET, 03/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Gay marriage, Same sex marriage

Posted at 12:53 PM ET, 03/26/2013

GOP Senate opportunities
By Jennifer Rubin
After three elections in which winnable seats were lost GOP voters may finally get in right in 2014.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:53 PM ET, 03/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2014 elections, GOP, Republican campaigns, Republican Party, republicans, Senate, Senate Republicans

Posted at 11:33 AM ET, 03/26/2013

Hillary Clinton's legacy of mismanagement abroad

By Jennifer Rubin
Her legacy as secretary of state won't help her in a 2016 run.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:33 AM ET, 03/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2016, Hillary Clinton, Middle East, Russia

Posted at 08:46 AM ET, 03/26/2013

The Supreme Court's image problem
By Jennifer Rubin
The Supreme Court's approval takes a nosedive after the Obamacare ruling.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:46 AM ET, 03/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:46 AM ET, 03/26/2013

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

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:46 AM ET, 03/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:46 PM ET, 03/25/2013

Obama's fuzzy line on Syria
By Jennifer Rubin
The administration has been shockingly derelict with regard to Syria's chemical weapons.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:46 PM ET, 03/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:32 PM ET, 03/25/2013

A budget deal is unlikely. So then what?
By Jennifer Rubin
The House should get cracking on a complete agenda that includes tax reform and health care.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:32 PM ET, 03/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 03/25/2013

Iraq: The consequences of bugging out
By Jennifer Rubin
The consequences of President Obama's withdrawal of all troops from Iraq abound -- and they aren't positive.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:02 AM ET, 03/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:02 AM ET, 03/25/2013

Gay marriage heads to the Supreme Court

By Jennifer Rubin
Months after Obamacare, the country is engaged in another grand constitutional debate.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:02 AM ET, 03/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:47 AM ET, 03/25/2013

Ups and downs
By Jennifer Rubin
A quick hit on the current state of affairs.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:47 AM ET, 03/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:46 AM ET, 03/25/2013

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

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:46 AM ET, 03/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:06 PM ET, 03/24/2013

Sunday wrap
By Jennifer Rubin
Who said what about whom?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:06 PM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Sunday shows, Sunday talk show, Sunday wrap

Posted at 01:02 PM ET, 03/24/2013

GOP rising: The oppo battle is joined

By Jennifer Rubin
A new GOP organization to trying to level the oppo-research playing field and revolutionize how campaigns are run.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:02 PM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:02 PM ET, 03/24/2013

Questions remain after Obama's Israel trip
By Jennifer Rubin
Obama's trip suggests new rhetoric didn't bring about new administration thinking.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:02 PM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:46 AM ET, 03/24/2013

Distinguished pol of the week
By Jennifer Rubin
Who punched above their weight this week?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:46 AM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:30 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Gay marriage, public opinion and the 14th Amendment

By Jennifer Rubin
The Supreme Court could promote or short cirucit public debate about gay marriage.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:30 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Gay marriage, Same sex marriage, Supreme Court

Posted at 03:33 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Red-state Democrats' dilemma

By Jennifer Rubin
Red-state Demcorats up in 2014 are racking up a long list of votes that opponents will use to skewer them as out of touch with their constituents.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:33 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2014, Democrats, Obamacare, Senate

Posted at 02:40 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Hillary Clinton's puny legacy
By Jennifer Rubin
Hilllary Clinton's record already looks worse.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:40 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Foreign policy, Hillary Clinton

Posted at 09:46 AM ET, 03/22/2013

Plenty of entrepreneurialism on the right
By Jennifer Rubin
The problem isn't with a lack of policy innovators but with old-guard critics who are all too eager to stifle debate.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:46 AM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:47 AM ET, 03/22/2013

Mark Sanford: Comeback kid or conservative laughingstock?
By Jennifer Rubin
Former governor Mark Sanford risks making South Carolina Republicans a laughingstock.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:47 AM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:46 AM ET, 03/22/2013

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

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:46 AM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:16 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Immigration opponents don't have public behind them
By Jennifer Rubin
Immigration reform is popular in Americans, and among Republicans.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:16 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:32 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Eight things we are learning from Obama's trip
By Jennifer Rubin
Conservatives' criticisms were right about Obama's Israel policy, and his trip highlights eight of these.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:32 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:16 AM ET, 03/21/2013

Gay marriage: After the Supreme Court, what then?
By Jennifer Rubin
What happens after the Supreme Court decides the fate of DOMA?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:16 AM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:01 AM ET, 03/21/2013

Conservative pols balk at ideological straitjackets

By Jennifer Rubin
A wave of political heresy is sweeping the GOP and activists don't like it one bit.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:01 AM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:46 AM ET, 03/21/2013

Behind the smiles in Israel

By Jennifer Rubin
Happy faces in Israel mask concern about the time table for Iranian nuclear weapons capability.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:46 AM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:47 AM ET, 03/21/2013

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

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:47 AM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 03/20/2013

Obama in Israel: Pretty speeches won't do it
By Jennifer Rubin
The president's speeches are better, but his actions, or lack thereof, leave Israel rattled.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:20 PM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Foreign policy, Israel, Middle East, Syria

Posted at 11:32 AM ET, 03/20/2013

Tough times for the old right
By Jennifer Rubin
Rather than feel betrayed, right-wing conservatives could focus on the positive.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:32 AM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:06 AM ET, 03/20/2013

What is Ken Cuccinelli up to?
By Jennifer Rubin
The Virginia Republican must show whether he can appeal to purple-state voters.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:06 AM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:02 AM ET, 03/20/2013

The GOP should build on success -- here's how
By Jennifer Rubin
Republicans have staged a comeback, but it is essential to pursue a positive agenda on a number of fronts.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:02 AM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:46 AM ET, 03/20/2013

Immigration reform: Nothing 'special'

By Jennifer Rubin
Republicans are finding common ground on immigration reform.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:46 AM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:46 AM ET, 03/20/2013

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

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:46 AM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:32 PM ET, 03/19/2013

Rand Paul: They can be citizens if they get in line
By Jennifer Rubin
Sen. Rand Paul wouldn't bar illegal immigrants from citizenship, but he would require Congress to certify border security.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:32 PM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Illegal Immigration, Immigration reform, Sen. Rand Paul

Posted at 03:51 PM ET, 03/19/2013

Harry Reid kills assault weapons ban
By Jennifer Rubin
Senate majority leader effectively dumps the assault weapons ban in the gun bill that will go to the floor.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:51 PM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Assault Weapons, guns, Sen. Harry Reid

Posted at 12:56 PM ET, 03/19/2013

Don't conservatives like people?

By Jennifer Rubin
It's fine, conservatives, to let on that you care about people.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:56 PM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  budget, Conservatives, entitlement reform, GOP

Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 03/19/2013

Think conservatives have troubles? Look at the left.

By Jennifer Rubin
Conservatives have issues but liberals have a huge problem: Their ideology doesn't work.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:02 AM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:58 AM ET, 03/19/2013

Rand Paul on immigration reform
By Jennifer Rubin
The senator from Kentucky joins the pro-immigration movement and extols the virtues of immigrants.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:58 AM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  conservatism, GOP, Hispanics, Immigration reform, Rand Paul

Posted at 09:47 AM ET, 03/19/2013

RNC report reaction from right-wingers
By Jennifer Rubin
The RNC turns out to be pretty smart on its economic message, and that's because it stole from the best.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:47 AM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:47 AM ET, 03/19/2013

Perez to Labor Department
By Jennifer Rubin
Thomas Perez's Labor Department nomination will disappoint those who prefer high level appointments for Hispanics and the impartial administration of our laws.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:47 AM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:46 AM ET, 03/19/2013

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

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:46 AM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:42 AM ET, 03/19/2013

Middle East chaos

By Jennifer Rubin
President Obama's Middle East policy leaves chaos and violence in its wake.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:42 AM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Middle East

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 03/18/2013

EXCLUSIVE: Priebus on RNC report

By Jennifer Rubin
The Republican National Committee chairman discusses the just-released after-action report.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  05:00 PM ET, 03/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  conservative movement, GOP, Reince Priebus, Republican Party, RNC

Posted at 02:06 PM ET, 03/18/2013

RNC's best recommendation: Scrap McCain-Feingold
By Jennifer Rubin
The RNC's far-reaching recommendations on campaign finance are revolutionary and long overdue.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:06 PM ET, 03/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  campaign finance reform, McCain-Feingold, RNC

Posted at 12:16 PM ET, 03/18/2013

Can Obama repair his broken Middle East policy?

By Jennifer Rubin
President Obama is still trying to get his Israeli history right while Tehran's nuclear weapons program marches forward and violence engulfs the region.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:16 PM ET, 03/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:46 AM ET, 03/18/2013

Blame the consultants?!
By Jennifer Rubin
Blaming consultants is the dumbest excuse yet for GOP losses.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:46 AM ET, 03/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:47 AM ET, 03/18/2013

Ups and downs
By Jennifer Rubin
Who and what are up and aren't.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:47 AM ET, 03/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:12 AM ET, 03/18/2013

GOP autopsy report goes bold
By Jennifer Rubin
The RNC post-mortum report spares no punches and calls for big message changes as well as revamping of the RNC and presidential nominating process.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:12 AM ET, 03/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  GOP, Immigration reform, RNC

Posted at 09:02 AM ET, 03/18/2013

Mad about hoops
By Jennifer Rubin
I've come to love college basketball more than any other sport.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:02 AM ET, 03/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:47 AM ET, 03/18/2013

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

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:47 AM ET, 03/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:51 PM ET, 03/17/2013

Sunday wrap
By Jennifer Rubin
Who said what about whom?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:51 PM ET, 03/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:16 PM ET, 03/17/2013

Obama admits error on missile defense
By Jennifer Rubin
The administration's missile defense reversal is a teachable moment.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:16 PM ET, 03/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:32 PM ET, 03/17/2013

Jindal vs. Walker at CPAC
By Jennifer Rubin
Two governors, two visions for the GOP.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:32 PM ET, 03/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:32 PM ET, 03/17/2013

It won't be your father's GOP

By Jennifer Rubin
The GOP will not be made up of the Reagan coalition because that coalition no longer exists.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:32 PM ET, 03/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  conservative movement, GOP, Sen. Marco Rubio, Sen. Rand Paul

Posted at 12:31 PM ET, 03/17/2013

We love Israel, but Israelis don't like Obama
By Jennifer Rubin
Americans support Israel overwhelmingly, but citizens of Israel don't respect or like President Obama, and for good reason.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:31 PM ET, 03/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:47 AM ET, 03/17/2013

Distinguished pol of the week
By Jennifer Rubin
Who punched above his weight this week?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:47 AM ET, 03/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:47 PM ET, 03/15/2013

Cruz, McCain and Romney: Missed manners

By Jennifer Rubin
Mitt Romney, Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen. John McCain showed the benefit of good manners and the peril of rudeness.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:47 PM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Chuck Hagel, conservative movement, CPAC, Rand Paul, Rep. Paul Ryan, Republican Party, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Sen. Ted Cruz

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 03/15/2013

Conservative leaders (some) show they get it
By Jennifer Rubin
Two Washington veterans show CPAC they are on the ball and looking forward.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:00 PM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  conservative movement, CPAC, GOP

Posted at 09:32 AM ET, 03/15/2013

A banner day for gay marriage on the right

By Jennifer Rubin
Gay marriage confab at CPAC draws a large, enthusiastic crowd.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:32 AM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:47 AM ET, 03/15/2013

Marco Rubio vs. Rand Paul

By Jennifer Rubin
Sens. Rand Paul and Marco Rubio show two sides of the GOP.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:47 AM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:47 AM ET, 03/15/2013

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

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:47 AM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:30 PM ET, 03/14/2013

Paul Ryan talks to Right Turn

By Jennifer Rubin
Rep Paul Ryan sketches out the budget differences between the parties, leaving one to wonder if a budget deal is impossible.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:30 PM ET, 03/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  budget, Paul Ryan, Tax reform

Posted at 12:01 PM ET, 03/14/2013

10 questions for liberals
By Jennifer Rubin
Rather than trying to divine what conservatives think, why don't liberals tells us what they do?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:01 PM ET, 03/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 03/14/2013

Cuccinelli goes cold turkey on pledges
By Jennifer Rubin
Ken Cuccinelli's no-pledge pledge is a model for other pols.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:02 AM ET, 03/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:02 AM ET, 03/14/2013

White House tours: Little and big untruths
By Jennifer Rubin
It is easy to focus on little untruths but nearly impossible to get the media to go after the big administration falsehoods.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:02 AM ET, 03/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:47 AM ET, 03/14/2013

Senate Democrats' ludicrous budget
By Jennifer Rubin
Senate Democrats come out with a budget to raise taxes and the debt.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:47 AM ET, 03/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:47 AM ET, 03/14/2013

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

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:47 AM ET, 03/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:51 PM ET, 03/13/2013

Justice Department's civil rights division disaster: What will Holder do now?

By Jennifer Rubin
DOJ's civil rights division scandal

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:51 PM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  civil rights, Justice Department, Media bias

Posted at 01:31 PM ET, 03/13/2013

Truth trumps parody

By Jennifer Rubin
Politicians are behaving in ludicrous ways so no wonder parody is taken for truth.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:31 PM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  budget, Debt, Media bias, Paul Krugman

Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 03/13/2013

The shrinking president
By Jennifer Rubin
President Obama is falling into a common second-term trough in approval.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:02 AM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:32 AM ET, 03/13/2013

Budget follies
By Jennifer Rubin
The most common criticisms of Rep. Paul Ryan's budget are misguided.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:32 AM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:31 AM ET, 03/13/2013

Rubio: A smart 21st-century foreign policy

By Jennifer Rubin
Sen. Marco Rubio offers the way forward on foreign policy.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:31 AM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:47 AM ET, 03/13/2013

Rand Paul is right on marriage

By Jennifer Rubin
Sen. Rand Paul has it right on getting government out of the marriage business.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:47 AM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:47 AM ET, 03/13/2013

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

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:47 AM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:36 PM ET, 03/12/2013

Is Thomas Perez worse than Chuck Hagel?
By Jennifer Rubin
Thomas Perez's track record doesn't warrant promotion to secretary of labor

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:36 PM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  cabinet, civil rights, Justice Department, Thomas Perez

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 03/12/2013

Republicans shouldn't kid themselves on immigration
By Jennifer Rubin
Republicans can't get around immigration reform simply by being friendly with voters.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:00 PM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Illegal Immigration, Immigration reform

Posted at 01:32 PM ET, 03/12/2013

Obama's approval sinking, for good reason
By Jennifer Rubin
The poll numbers are crashing and it is no mystery why.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:32 PM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:50 AM ET, 03/12/2013

Bill Bolling: A 'no' on run for governor

By Jennifer Rubin
Bill Bolling won't run for governor, but GOP Ken Cuccinelli's problems are not solved.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:50 AM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  GOP governors, Governors, Virginia

Posted at 11:03 AM ET, 03/12/2013

The United States creates a Middle East muddle
By Jennifer Rubin
Our Middle East policy is a tour de force of hypocrisy and incoherence.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:03 AM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:11 AM ET, 03/12/2013

Ryan's new budget: Not austere and not extreme
By Jennifer Rubin
Rep. Paul Ryan's budget is nothing to get hysterical about, but that won't stop liberals.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:11 AM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:46 AM ET, 03/12/2013

Plenty of time for second and third acts
By Jennifer Rubin
Writing off any skilled politician is a mistake; comebacks are more common than you think.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:46 AM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:47 AM ET, 03/12/2013

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

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:47 AM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:58 PM ET, 03/11/2013

Democrats: The party of no
By Jennifer Rubin
Republicans have their troubles but their rivals are out of ideas.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:58 PM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  budget, entitlement reform, Republican Party, taxes

Posted at 12:58 PM ET, 03/11/2013

Ten pieces of advice for the 2016 contenders

By Jennifer Rubin
Those considering a presidential run in 2016 would be wise to follow ten guidelines.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:58 PM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2016, conservative movement, GOP

Posted at 11:49 AM ET, 03/11/2013

Budget battles
By Jennifer Rubin
The budget battles are heating up, absent the president thank goodness.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:49 AM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  budget, entitlement reform, Rep. Paul Ryan

Posted at 10:09 AM ET, 03/11/2013

Cuccinelli must get his act together
By Jennifer Rubin
Ken Cuccinelli needs to put concerns to rest and put together a compelling campaign.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:09 AM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Governors, Ken Cuccinelli, Virginia

Posted at 09:32 AM ET, 03/11/2013

Ups and downs
By Jennifer Rubin
What's up and what's not?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:32 AM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:47 AM ET, 03/11/2013

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

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:47 AM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:41 PM ET, 03/10/2013

Sunday wrap
By Jennifer Rubin
Who said what about whom?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:41 PM ET, 03/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Sunday shows, Sunday talk shows, Sunday wrap

Posted at 01:02 PM ET, 03/10/2013

Immigration reform opponents have it wrong
By Jennifer Rubin
Coonservatives need to stop writing off each other and chunks of the electorate.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:02 PM ET, 03/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:01 PM ET, 03/10/2013

Time for hawks to wake up
By Jennifer Rubin
Conservatives can't cede leadership on foreign policy or defend hapless leaders.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:01 PM ET, 03/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:48 AM ET, 03/10/2013

Distinguished pol of the week
By Jennifer Rubin
Who stood out?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:48 AM ET, 03/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:56 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Republicans and gay marriage: The times have changed

By Jennifer Rubin
Republicans need to look at the most recent polling on gay marriage.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:56 PM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  conservative movement, Gay marriage, GOP

Posted at 01:12 PM ET, 03/08/2013

The jobs picture
By Jennifer Rubin
The Feb. jobs report is good news, and makes conservative policy-makers' jobs easier.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:12 PM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  budget, economy, Jobs

Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Rand Paul angst
By Jennifer Rubin
Right Turn: Sen. Rand Paul's eclectic politics rattles the right and the left.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:15 PM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 03/08/2013

McCain undermines his own cause

By Jennifer Rubin
Sen. John McCain's attack on Sen. Rand Paul was an object lesson in being your own worst enemy.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  11:30 AM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 03/08/2013

Senate races 2014

By Jennifer Rubin
Will the GOP capture some Senate seats in 2014 vacated by incumbent Democrats?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:00 AM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 03/08/2013

Conservative turning point?

By Jennifer Rubin
Sen. Rand Paul wasn't the only sign of a positive evolution in the conservative movement.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:00 AM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:46 AM ET, 03/08/2013

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

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:46 AM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:42 PM ET, 03/07/2013

Rand Paul wins: Changing of the guard?

By Jennifer Rubin
Sen. Rand Paul wins a round from the arrogant White House.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:42 PM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  conservative movement, Drones, National Security, Sen. Rand Paul

Posted at 10:27 AM ET, 03/07/2013

Pro-gay rights panel invades CPAC [Updated]

By Jennifer Rubin
CPAC invaded by forward-looking, pro-gay rights conservatives.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:27 AM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  CPAC, Gay marriage, gay rights

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 03/07/2013

House passes CR
By Jennifer Rubin
Can the GOP House keep its winning streak alive?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:00 AM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 03/07/2013

Political skill of the first order
By Jennifer Rubin
Each in their own way Sens. Rand Paul and Marco Rubio have proven themselves to be the most adept conservative politicians.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 03/07/2013

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

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:56 PM ET, 03/06/2013

Rand Paul filibusters John Brennan
By Jennifer Rubin
Rand Paul filibusters and reveals civil libertarians' and media hypocrisy.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:56 PM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Drones, Filibuster, Rand Paul

Posted at 12:18 PM ET, 03/06/2013

Sen. Kirk is baaack
By Jennifer Rubin
Sen. Mark Kirk delivers a message to the mullahs that should be coming from the president.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:18 PM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, Sen. Mark Kirk

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 03/06/2013

Obama's atrocious statement on Chavez's death
By Jennifer Rubin
The president can't bring himself to acknowledge Hugo Chavez's miserable record.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:00 AM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 03/06/2013

10 lessons from CPAC's debacle
By Jennifer Rubin
Ten important lessons conservatives can learn from CPAC's comedy of errors.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 03/06/2013

Morning Bits

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

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 03/05/2013

Sequester euphoria
By Jennifer Rubin
The sequester is bringing good economic and political news, if you are a Republican.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:45 PM ET, 03/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:30 PM ET, 03/05/2013

Jeb Bush tries to mop up his immigration mess
By Jennifer Rubin
The former governor tries to free himself from the tangle he created.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:30 PM ET, 03/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:51 PM ET, 03/05/2013

AIPAC heads to the Hill: The diplomacy trap
By Jennifer Rubin
AIPAC wraps up, but what comes next?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:51 PM ET, 03/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  AIPAC, Iran, Israel

Posted at 09:45 AM ET, 03/05/2013

CPAC missteps again [UPDATED]

By Jennifer Rubin
CPAC responds to criticism with unsubstantiated attacks and tasteless analogies.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:45 AM ET, 03/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 03/05/2013

Jeb Bush baffles immigration reform advocates
By Jennifer Rubin
Jeb Bush surprises both sides in the immigration debate.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 03/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 03/05/2013

Morning Bits

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

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 03/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:45 PM ET, 03/04/2013

'All politics is personal'

By Jennifer Rubin
If 'all politics is personal,' no wonder Obama's presidency is a series of logjams.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  04:45 PM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:54 PM ET, 03/04/2013

Graham previews his Iran resolutions, including force authorization
By Jennifer Rubin
Sen. Lindsey Graham is taking a step-by-step approach to Iran and if need be with authorize the president to use force.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:54 PM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, Israel, Middle East, Sen. Lindsey Graham

Posted at 12:21 PM ET, 03/04/2013

Vice President Joe Biden at AIPAC
By Jennifer Rubin
Vice President Joe Biden spoke at AIPAC, inadvertently reminding listeners of the president's shortcomings.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:21 PM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  AIPAC, Israel, VP Joe Biden

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 03/04/2013

Who's up, who's down?
By Jennifer Rubin
Who is up and who's not in the political world.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:00 AM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 03/04/2013

GOP accusation confirmed: Obama out to break it

By Jennifer Rubin
Obama's into not governing but destroying any opposition to his far left agenda.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:30 AM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 03/04/2013

AIPAC's got troubles

By Jennifer Rubin
AIPAC's attendees reflect the group's challenges.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  08:45 AM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 03/04/2013

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

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 03/03/2013

Sunday wrap
By Jennifer Rubin
Who said it?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  03:00 PM ET, 03/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 03/03/2013

Why Brennan should be held up
By Jennifer Rubin
John Brennan's nomination should be held up until the White House comes clean on a raft of national security issues.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:45 PM ET, 03/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:02 PM ET, 03/03/2013

AIPAC policy conference opens
By Jennifer Rubin
The AIPAC conference, an exercise in forced bipartisanship, begins.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:02 PM ET, 03/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  AIPAC, Iran, Israel, Middle East

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 03/03/2013

Talking truth to CPAC
By Jennifer Rubin
Somebody needs to tell CPAC hard truths.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:00 PM ET, 03/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 03/03/2013

Will anyone police this White House?
By Jennifer Rubin
It is time to force the White House to come clean on everything from Benghazi to national security leaks to the sequester scare-mongering.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  12:00 PM ET, 03/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 03/03/2013

Distinguished pol of the week

By Jennifer Rubin
Who stood out this week?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 03/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:16 PM ET, 03/01/2013

Sequester buffoonery on display
By Jennifer Rubin
No wonder the White House was so incensed over Bob Woodward's insistence that it was the originator of the sequester.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  02:16 PM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  cuts, Obama White House, Press conference, Sequester

Posted at 01:46 PM ET, 03/01/2013

Influencing Iran and Obama
By Jennifer Rubin
Can President Obama be influenced to get serious about Iran and convey a sense of urgency?

By Jennifer Rubin  |  01:46 PM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, Israel, Middle East, Sanctions

Posted at 10:13 AM ET, 03/01/2013

Sequester hysteria will haunt Obama
By Jennifer Rubin
The sequester is a nightmare -- for the White House.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  10:13 AM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  civil servants, cuts, Sequester

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 03/01/2013

Will Kerry talk turkey with Erdogan? [Updated]

By Jennifer Rubin
The Obama administration has cultivated a cozy relationship with Turkey, but now it is time to signal that we will not put up with efforts to delegitimize Israel.

By Jennifer Rubin  |  09:00 AM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 03/01/2013

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

By Jennifer Rubin  |  07:45 AM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

 

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