Obama Defines the Middle

For all the hand wringing on the left about Obama’s supposed rush to the center, people seem to be really missing what has happened, especially on foreign policy. Obama hasn’t moved to the middle. He has redefined it. When the history of the 2008 campaign is written I have a feeling that the last couple [...]

Talking to Iran

Perhaps the biggest point of contention thus far in the general election has been Barack Obama’s proposal to talk to Iran. McCain has consistently gone after Obama for his advocacy of diplomacy, claiming that Iran has no interest in negotiation or compromise:
European negotiators have proposed a peaceful endgame for Tehran, should it abandon its nuclear [...]

Americans Get It

So it turns out that Barack Obama’s proposal to talk to countries like Iran, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela and Cuba turns out to be remarkably popular. His proposal draws 48 percent support among Republicans and 40-60 point margins among independents and Democrats. I’ve always been a little curious about why John McCain has chosen to [...]