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Obama at AIPAC: No Apologies… to Israel
President Barack Obama’s dwindling allies within the pro-Israel movement struggled to put on a brave face after a sorely disappointing address this morning to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Instead of signaling to Iran that he would be
Exclusive Audio: Harvard Anti-Israel Conference: The Jewish People Does Not Exist
Anti-Israel activists who have gathered this weekend at Harvard University’s “One State Conference” were told yesterday that the Jewish people do not exist. Prof. Susan M. Akram of Boston University’s School of Law told the gathering that there is no legal basis
Gerald Seib Gets Obama Iran Record Wrong
In today’s Wall Street Journal, political correspondent Gerald F. Seib notes–correctly–that “Iran Is Becoming [an] Election Wild Card,” but prefaces his discussion with this erroneous conclusion: The Republican critique of the president on this issue is almost certainly off base
VIDEO: Maryland Governor's 'Secret' Plan to Sink Marriage Referendum UPDATE: Video Restored
Update: The video has apparently been restored. Last September, in a speech to same-sex marriage activists in Chevy Chase, Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler revealed a plan by Democrat governor Martin O’Malley to stack the state’s highest court with judges who
The Truth HBO's 'Game Change' Hides: Palin Carried McCain Until He Changed the Game
I briefly served as a volunteer speechwriter on the McCain-Palin campaign in 2008. I was never part of the inner circle, and even if I had “dirt” to dish, I wouldn’t dare violate the confidentiality agreement I signed – even
Protest, Don't Ban, Harvard's Anti-Israel Conference
On March 3 and 4, Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government will host a conference calling for the destruction of Israel as a Jewish state. The conference, which is being organized by Harvard student groups and faculty, and which makes
John King Twists Audience Question to Protect Obama, Iran in #CNNDebate
During last night’s Republican presidential debate, a member of the audience stood up and asked the candidates a very simple question on Iran (my emphasis): QUESTION: Hi, my name is Ken Taylor (ph) from Wickenberg, Arizona and my question to
John King Twists Audience Question Around Completely to Protect Obama, and Iran, in #CNNDebate
During last night’s Republican presidential debate, a member of the audience stood up and asked the candidates a very simple question on Iran (my emphasis): QUESTION: Hi, my name is Ken Taylor (ph) from Wickenberg, Arizona and my question to
Tonight's #CNNDebate Winner: The Brokered Convention
Newt Gingrich wiped the floor with the rest of the field at the final Republican debate, partly by attacking the moderator (more on that below). But even the twice-resurrected Gingrich will struggle to revive his fading campaign. So the main
All You Need to Know About the #CNNDebate
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Stephanopoulos and the Social-Issue Setup
When the Republican presidential candidates gathered in New Hampshire on Jan. 7 for the first debate of 2012, former Clinton communications guru George Stephanopoulos surprised Gov. Mitt Romney with a question about contraception that no one–on stage or in the
NPR Runs Interference for Obama on Gas Prices
National Public Radio led its Morning Edition broadcast this morning with a story about rising gas prices that could have been written by the White House press office. Its basic message was as follows: President Barack Obama feels your pain. Really. Politicians like President
Santorum Calls Out Washington's False Prophets
On Saturday, surging Republican presidential candidate Sen. Rick Santorum attacked President Barack Obama’s governing philosophy: “It’s about some phony ideal. Some phony theology. Oh, not a theology based on the Bible. A different theology–but no less a theology.” Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world
The Egyptian Hostage Crisis: 1979 Revisited?
In the midst of Egypt’s supposed transition to democracy, nineteen Americans will face trial for promoting democracy. They are being prevented from leaving Egypt, and 14 of them are described by Egyptian authorities as “fugitives.” A more accurate term would
In Desperate Attempt to Save Obama, NPR and AP Hype Another Catholic Church Scandal
President Barack Obama has been roundly criticized for his recent unconstitutional mandate to force Catholic charities (and other religious institutions) to provide (directly and then indirectly) access to contraception and abortion drugs. Peggy Noonan, who was once quite sympathetic to
NPR & Marketplace: Keeping Smart Americans Stupid About the Economy UPDATE: CBO Reality
If you’ve ever wondered why so many educated, professional, otherwise intelligent Americans seem to know little about basic economics and what is actually going on in the world, look no further than publicly-funded outlets like National Public Radio and American
