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Etching a Foreign Policy

The choice between Romney and Obama comes down to the choice between a populist and a realist foreign policy.

Is Mitt Romney A Sketchy Candidate?

Romney must define himself. It's time not to talk about the Etch A Sketch but to use one.

Recalculating Romney’s 4 Percent Gimmick

Romney should be compelled to answer the question on everyone’s mind: Where is he going to get the money to fund his Pentagon spending binge?

Why Romney Can Win In November

Obama's prospects look better and better, but Romney's sober demeanor and cool head may yet prevail.

Is Rick Santorum America's Next President?

Nothing could be more improbable than Rick Santorum swearing the oath of office in January 2013. But who thought Obama could become president when he first set out?

Newt Gingrich and the Rebirth of the GOP

Gingrich is seeking to topple the old order of the Republican Party. He may be leading it to disaster.

Why Are The Republican Candidates Bashing China?

No doubt China will be a competitor. The GOP hopefuls would also make it an adversary.

Applying Romney's Business Experience to the Presidency

If Romney is elected, the federal government would be only the latest, albeit the biggest, of the companies that he has temporarily controlled.

The GOP Foreign Affairs Debate

How often can the GOP thunder about appeasement before it starts to lose credibility?

Who's Afraid of Rick Perry?

He may seem one step away from spitting his chewing tobacco into a spittoon and complaining about furriners, but Perry is brilliantly playing to the conservative gallery.

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May 26, 2012