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Obama's actions show steel in his spine
Let's establish a fact straight off: The killing of Osama bin Laden was a risky, yet unqualified success for America.
Ads create a river of resentment
During Al Gore's Campaign back in 2000, we raised and spent close to $100 million (with matching funds) to win the primary, then received about $60 million in government funds for the fall campaign to get out our vote.
A Time for Peace and Withdrawal
I write this in anger and in frustration. And I must begin with words better than my own: "Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired, signifies ... a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed." -- Dwight D. Eisenhower
Hopefuls should stop undercutting Obama
But warmongering is good politics. It appeals to patriotism, fear, nativism, fear, wannabe warriorism, fear, panic and, yes, fear. War (whether threat or execution) elects presidents. Rattle the saber outside the polling booth, and the voters will tremble inside it.
Game time is getting close
It’s political preseason. Early predictions about performance, issues, swing votes, turnouts, independents, debates, states-in-play, etc., must be tempered by the political equivalent of “injuries” — such as gaffes or scandals — and “sleepers emerging.” Wasn’t President Obama a sleeper just four years ago?
Memorial a 'stone of hope'
The Martin Luther King Jr. memorial, a fitting addition to the National Mall, might perplex those who remember only the opening of "I Have a Dream."
Rick Perry a divider for United States
Gov. Rick Perry of Texas announced last week that he would run for president.
Greed will devour America
Recent news coverage may have left you with the impression that the most important issue affecting the American economy is government spending. Yet government spending isn't what got us into this mess, and cuts alone aren't going to get us out of it. We can't lose sight of the real role of government -- to protect Americans from unchecked greed -- if we want to build a recovery that is beneficial to all Americans.- Donna Brazile, syndicated columnist
GOP should be answering to constituents
The summer's political blockbuster has ended. After weeks of reading and hearing about the "economic Armageddon," the debt ceiling was raised. Everyone in Congress has taken off to enjoy time away from the daily grind. Despite weeks of high drama, political leaders hailed it as a victory for their causes and for their nation. Most Americans don't see it that way. They just wanted it to be over -- and wanted the adults in the room to prevail.- Donna Brazile, syndicated columnist
Drop politics! Help this nation!
Well, it's come to this: The world is watching us destroy our good name and credit over the promise of cutting a few billion dollars in future budgets and appropriations.- Donna Brazile, syndicated columnist
