Governing Requires Compromise
There are factions of the American right that really need to understand this.
Obama Campaign Dodges Reagan’s Question
The Obama campaign clearly does not want Americans to consider whether they are better off now than they were four years ago.
Foolishly, Republicans Open Attack On Obama On Foreign Policy
Today’s convention activities will include the opening salvos of an attack on the President’s foreign policy. This strikes me as a mistake.
The bin Laden Raid And The 2012 Elections
Osama bin Laden’s death provides Barack Obama with an important political shield during the upcoming campaign.
2012 isn’t 1980, Either
Comparing Obama to Carter on foreign policy (especially in terms of electoral politics) doesn’t make sense.
Obama Killed The War Powers Act? No, Congress Did
Once again, Congressional abdication has led to an Executive Branch power grab.
Authorization For Libyan War Set To Expire Next Week, Don’t Expect Anyone To Do Anything About It
The 60 day deadline for Presidential discretion under the War Powers Act will expire next week. Congress won’t do anything about it.
Congress, The President, And War Powers Under The Constitution
Operation Odyssey Dawn has resurrected the eternal battle over what limits there are, and should be, on the President’s ability to use military force without Congressional authorization.
Thirty Years Later: How Iran Beat Us, More Than Once
Thirty years after the hostages were freed from captivity in Iran, the United States still hasn’t figured out how to deal with the Islamic Republic.
USA a Banana Republic?
NYT columnist Nick Kristoff says America’s income inequality makes us a banana republic.
Comparing Border Counties
Not surprisingly, there is a great deal of disparity in terms of development on the two sides of the US-Mexican border.
