David Rothkopf thinks that Obama may order an attack on Iran before the election: But in the end, as dangerous as an attack might be militarily and politically, if the President believes there is no other alternative to stopping Iran from gaining the ability to...
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A superb idea. As Chait says. primary campaigns against senators in red and violet could backfire, although in the context of the kind of opportunity for progressive lawmaking that happens.
I forgot to post on this earlier in the week, but indeed Marty Lederman taking over the job once held by John Yoo is fantastic news. And, of course, these.
Michelle Goldberg on signals that Obama will rescind "don't ask, don't tell":Granted, he didn’t say when it was going to happen, but it’s definitely an encouraging sign, and one with far more concrete repercussions than the participation of Warren in the inauguration. That doesn’t mean...