Thank God For Negative Campaigning
Rather than being a bad thing, negative campaigning is an essential part of our political system.
Hamas Rejects Egyptian Cease Fire Deal Israel Had Accepted
An effort yesterday to bring about a cease fire in Gaza came to naught when Hamas rejected the proposal.
Rand Paul, Rick Perry Spar Over Foreign Policy
Rick Perry and Rand Paul are highlighting what looks to be a coming battle inside the GOP over foreign policy.
There Is No Such Thing as Europe
The English-speaking and Scandinavian countries are very different.
Republicans Still Don’t Know How To Communicate With Female Voters
It appears that the GOP still has a problem communicating with women.
Paying Attention To Politics? You’re Probably Really Stressed Out
In a new survey, Americans cite politics and the news as the biggest sources of stress in their lives.
Afghans Agree To Changes In Government In Deal To Resolve Election Dispute
The various factions in Afghanistan have agreed, at least in principle, to alter the nation’s government as part of a deal to resolve election disputes.
Another Legal Threat To The Affordable Care Act
A case pending in Federal Court in Washington, D.C. could pose new legal problems for the Affordable Care Act
Sending Europe Mixed Messages
My latest for The National Interest, “Europe’s Free Ride on the American-Defense Gravy Train,” has posted.
Jose Antonio Vargas Is A Symbol For Immigration Reform, Not A Candidate For Deportation
Jose Antonio Vargas was brought to the U.S. at the age of 12 and never left. Now, some are suggesting he should be deported as soon as possible.
Todd Akin Has No Regrets About His Comments About ‘Legitimate Rape’
Just in time for the midterms, Todd Akin is back to remind voters of the GOP’s problems with female voters.
Mother Charged For Leaving 11 Year Old In A Car: Protecting Children, Or Paranoia?
To some extent, we seem to be becoming overprotective.
Only Congress Can Do What’s Needed To Deal With The Border Crisis
That ball is in your court, Congress.