Taliban Talks Could Hurt Obama’s Reelection Chances
Domestic American politics will probably frustrate attempts to bring the war in Afghanistan to a negotiated end.
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Obama Right About “Defining Issue” of His Time
The choice is between the president’s welfare state and traditional, small-government Republicanism.
America a Pacific Power, “Here To Stay”
Key to Barack Obama’s balancing act with the Chinese is a trade partnership that excludes them.
Barack Obama’s Mahanian Approach to Australia
America’s first “Pacific” president would do well to read up on Alfred Mahan’s analysis of balance of power in Asia.
Did Obama Convince the Turks to Fall in Line?
Did a straightforward conversation between the American president and his Turkish counterpart “change everything”?
Obama Punts, Delays Pipeline Decision
The administration delays final approval of a multibillion dollar pipeline project until after the president’s reelection campaign.
Obama’s Swing State Challenge
The 2012 election will be decided in twelve battleground states. President Barack Obama struggles in all of them.
Barack Obama, Down But Not Out
Don’t count Barack Obama out. If the past is any indication, he has a good chance of winning reelection.
American Troops Leaving Iraq by Year’s End
As the United States prepare to pull out, Iraq’s political problems continue to fester.
Can Obama Run Against Congress and Win?
The president ties to shift the blame for the country’s lackluster recovery on Republicans in his effort to win reelection.
Obama’s Class Warfare Strategy Has Risks
Centrist Democrats worry that the president’s “tax the rich” rhetoric could cost them crucial independent votes in the next election.
Obama Calls for Tax Increases, Few Cuts
President Barack Obama’s latest plan for deficit reduction raises taxes by $3 for every dollar that is cut in spending.
George Will: Government by “Experts”
Columnist George Will lambastes the government knows best mentality that seems to define Barack Obama’s government.
Obama Proposes $447 Billion in New Deficit Spending
Money would go to infrastructure, tax cuts, schools and unemployment benefits.
Obama the “Good Czar”
The Washington Post can’t believe that the president acted like a normal politician and tries to explain away his posturing.