John Kasich: A Serious Candidate, Unlikely to Win
The governor of Ohio is a serious candidate. But he’s virtually unknown outside his home state.
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Some in the Republican Party Are Ready to Move On
There are Republicans who are committed to winning elections again. There may not be enough.
World Powers Reach Nuclear Agreement with Iran
Iran promises to rein in its nuclear program in return for the lifting of international economic sanctions.
Scott Walker: Strong on Paper, Weak on Closer Inspection
Scott Walker is a better candidate than most. But he still represents a party that is struggling to adjust.
Webb to Remind Democrats of Clinton’s Iraq War Support
Jim Webb is unlikely to beat Hillary Clinton, but he could raise some awkward questions.
Bruised Chris Christie Joins Republican Presidential Race
The New Jersey governor has lost much of his shine since he first appeared on the national stage.
Congress Bucks Air Force Again, Keeps A-10 Flying
For the third year in a row, lawmakers defy the Air Force’s recommendation to retire the A-10 jet.
Obama’s Good Week Less About Him
The American president just happens to be in office at a time of rapid political and social change.
American Gays Can Find Hypocrisy in Both Parties
Democrats suddenly all support gay marriage. Republicans throw out the Constitution.
America Urged to Rediscover Virtues of Diplomacy
The United States increasingly use the threat of force as a first, rather than a last, resort.
Why the West Shies Away from Fighting Islamic State
The Islamists do not pose much of a threat to the West and should be defeated by other Muslims.
Pacific Trade Pact Clears Senate, Philippines Want In
The Philippines says it wants to join the Trans Pacific Partnership on the day it clears the United States Senate.
Jindal’s Republican Presidential Candidacy Puzzles Many
The Louisiana governor is running as the sort of populist he denounced two years ago.
United States Deploy Artillery, Tanks to Eastern Europe
The permanent deployment of heavy equipment is meant to reassure NATO allies from the former East Bloc.
Banning Symbols Won’t Ban Hate
Removing the Confederate flags from the Southern United States wouldn’t end racism or violence.