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No-Consequences Government

Susan Eisenhower | Oct 14, 2008
The financial crisis isn’t just about economics. Since gaining superpower status, we’ve become reckless and arrogant at home and abroad. Americans have lost trust in their government, and for good reason.

In Defense of Sarah Palin

Jacob Heilbrunn | Sep 29, 2008
Don’t write her off yet—despite some stumbles, Sarah Palin has a plain spoken charm that could confound the verbose Joe Biden and boost the Republican ticket after this Thursday’s debate.

Making Sense of Voters

Ximena Ortiz | Sep 25, 2008
As significant events pile up—from the Russia-Georgia war to the financial crisis—it’s harder to get a grasp on which candidate voters want in the White House.

McCain Bores 'Em

Jacob Heilbrunn | Sep 06, 2008
Sarah Palin was a tough act to follow. But McCain’s speech was fairly bland by any measure—except when he went after Russia.

Obama Attacks Elegantly

Jacob Heilbrunn | Aug 29, 2008
Rhetorically, Obama hit the mark and maintained his moderation while harshly attacking McCain.

Reflections on Leaving the Party

Susan Eisenhower | Aug 21, 2008
Susan Eisenhower endorsed Barack Obama in front of seventy-five thousand people. Here’s why.

Deconstructing McCain

Ximena Ortiz | Feb 04, 2008
Presidential candidate John McCain is now being lauded for his “independence” on domestic issues and “toughness” on foreign policy. But would he really make a good commander in chief?

Washington Realist: The League that Wouldn't Die

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Aug 06, 2007
The fantasy of a vast alliance of democracies all anxious and eager to support the United States in the world just refuses to die.

McCain: European or American Conservative?

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Jun 15, 2007
Is the senior senator from Arizona laying the groundwork for a reinvigorated transatlantic relationship with his fellow-conservatives across the pond?

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