Republicans Miss the Point on Benghazi
The real scandal is that America involved itself in another country’s war and left it worse off.
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What Chafee, Webb Exits Tell Us About Their Party
Democrats have moved to the left.
Republicans Really Are More Extreme
America’s Republicans are more conservative than ever. And they don’t even know it.
Overrated Rubio Running Out of Time
The Florida senator is not attracting the financial support and the organization he needs to stay relevant.
Where is the Republican Optimism?
Republicans are all doom and gloom. They need to tell a more American story.
Obama Delays Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal
The president slows the pullout of troops from Afghanistan in the face of a resurgent Taliban.
America Not the Middle East’s Policeman: Obama
America should be wary of involving itself in the Middle East again, the president warns.
Obama Challenges Notion Putin Bested Him in Syria
The American argues that Russia’s intervention in Syria is a sign of weakness, not strength.
No Good Options: Why America Dithers in Syria
So long as all parties in Syria are determined to destroy each other, America has little reason to get involved.
Clinton Strong; Republican Nominating Contest in Flux
With three months to go before the first primaries, America’s parties are in very different places.
Clinton’s Trade Turnabout Could Prove Political Mistake
Hillary Clinton may worry about her left-wing base, but Democratic voters actually support free trade.
Pacific Nations Reach Agreement on Trade Pact
Twelve Pacific nations agree to expand trade in what is a signature accomplishment for Barack Obama.
American Jets Strike Taliban Near Kunduz to Retake City
American aircraft carry out strikes near Kunduz in support of an Afghan effort to reconquer the city.
Why the Right Never Liked Substance-Over-Style Boehner
The right of the Republican Party can’t accept that it will never get everything it wants.
Conservatives Need to Take Inequality Concerns Seriously
If conservatives remain unconcerned about inequality, hard-won victories could be at stake.