My first pick for Secretary of State was John Kerry, but I began to root for Susan Rice after I saw how she was mistreated. Now that she has withdrawn her name from consideration (in admirable fashion), it looks like the pick...
Read More. A wise decision and why I’m hopeful for change in US foreign policy under Obama’s 2nd term … Obama Accepts Rice’s Decision To Withdraw (TPM) – President Obama on Thursday announced that he has...
Read MoreWe can pore over the tea leaves to try to determine what John Boehner is trying to accomplish, and why. But I think it is pointless. The simplest explanation is usually the best. John Boehner is not very good at his job. He...
Read MoreThe president has said that he won’t play the debt ceiling “game” with the Republicans anymore. When he said it, he seemed to be suggesting that he wanted the debt ceiling raised or put under his control as...
Read MoreSen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon has circulated a memo on his “talking filibuster” reform. It’s nice to see the details spelled out. The key element pertains to situations where there are at least 51 votes for...
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