No Labels and the 2012 pivot in Washington
The piece surveys No Labels as a centrist bid backed by figures like Bloomberg and Brooks and Friedman. It critiques the rise of faux centrism among pundits, noting Michele profiles and debates over Obama era policies, jobs, and bipartisan governing. It cites Thomas Friedman’s grand bargain idea and Matt Miller’s health care stance as emblematic of the era's political rhetoric.
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Today in History 291st day of 2011 autumn
Today marks the 291st day of 2011 and the 26th day of autumn with notable events. The Mason Dixon boundary was established in 1767 and Moby-Dick published in 1851 while Nobel prizes honored Watson Crick and Wilkins in 1962 for DNA. Births include Trudeau Helms Berry Ditka and Navratilova with sport notes on Connie Mack’s 1950 retirement and Navratrilova’s doubles record at 41.
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Debating poverty and family in the New Hampshire GOP clash
The New Hampshire GOP debate features Michele Bachmann and Rick Santorum framing poverty as a family and cultural issue. Analysts warn that declines in fertility and marriage strain public finances while advocates urge private care and strong institutions to sustain liberty and growth. Kathryn Lopez notes at end.
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