At Going to Tehran, Flynt and Hillary Mann Leverett wrote about an appearance last month before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee by Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman, who is […]
The Obama Doctrine and Snooki Nation: declaring victory and victory are the same thing
So, it appears campaign season is under way in earnest. Mr. Obama officially kicked off the festivities in Virginia and Ohio yesterday, and we saw our first Mitt-scorcher on Denver TV a […]
Does Obama deserve a second term? Show, don't tell…
Last summer I did some thinking about Mr. Obama and the 2012 election. Specifically, would voting for him again be a good idea? I offered up several scenarios where I pondered ugly […]
Soft power, hard power, election power
by Robert S. Becker If he wins, risk-averse, calculating Mitt Romney won’t name a firebrand V.P. Not noxious Newt, who’s way too grandiose to play second fiddle to anyone. Thus, short of […]
Does bad behavior = power and glory?
By Robert Becker My squishy optimism sagged, having just finished Richard Condon’s scathing, witty, mesmerizing masterpiece, The Manchurian Candidate. If you liked the acclaimed ’62 movie, and delight in devilish wit, grab […]
Obama's Achilles Heels (by Paul Szep)
President Everything To Nearly Everybody – the hero with 1000 faces
by Robert S. Becker Scene: The Oval Office Time: Daily briefing with senior staff Speaker: The President, perplexed, pacing, nodding Let’s talk politics today and re-election, no holds barred. I arrive here […]
Nota Bene #121: Birds of an Ancient Feather
“Television is an invention whereby you can be entertained in your living room by people you wouldn’t have in your house.” Who said it? The answer is at the end of this […]