How many times have we heard the phrase, “this is too important to be left to politics?” Yes, when we’re discussing foreign policy or
Tag: Obama
Obama’s judicial nominations: Still blocked after all these years
Don’t fall for that baloney that “both sides do it.” We are talking about obstructionism many magnitudes worse than anything done before by either
What if electoral votes were awarded proportionally?
The record shows that President Barack Obama was reelected in 2012 by defeating Mitt Romney with 332 electoral votes to 206. Even though Obama
Lame-duck history, Part 2: 1974 – 2012
As we approach the lame duck session of the 111th Congress, we can learn a lot from how previous Congresses dealt with this challenging
Daniel Ellsberg’s advice to disappointed progressives
Dear Disappointed, Daniel Ellsberg feels your pain. He knows that Obama hasn’t lived up to your expectations. He won’t argue with you on that
No apologies in the so-called “apology tour”
In tonight’s third 2012 Presidential debate, Governor Romney once again referred to President Obama’s diplomatic tour in Spring 2009 as an “apology tour.” He
San Francisco Examiner: Re-elect President Obama
President Obama has moved the needle on many important topics. His aggressive support of stimulus spending helped the nation avoid another depression. He made
St. Louis Post-Dispatch endorses President Obama for re-election
In a very thoughtful, eloquent and balanced editorial published on Sunday, October 7, 2012, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch called for voters to re-elect President
Thomas Friedman: Obama vs. Romney on foreign policy
Republicans have traditionally claimed the high ground on national security [rightly or wrongly], and have repeatedly criticized Democratic presidents for being too soft on
Will Romney and Ryan take America to war?
Since Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan have so little experience with foreign affairs, it’s difficult to predict the direction of their foreign policy should