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Haley Looks to Avoid Runoff
In the South Carolina gubernatorial race, Nikki Haley will almost certainly win the GOP nomination despite allegations of marital infidelity. The only question for her is whether she can win it without a runoff. In the South Carolina gubernatorial race, Nikki Haley will almost certainly win the …Inglis Trailing in SC-4
In South Carolina’s 4th congressional district, polls show incumbent GOP Rep. Bob Inglis running behind conservative challenger Trey Gowdy. In South Carolina’s 4 th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Bob Inglis is on the rocks. The South Carolina 4th is super-red and super-conservative. It …Whitman Holds Lead in Cal GOP Gov Race
One day away from California’s gubernatorial primaries, GOP candidate Meg Whitman is carrying a 20 point lead in the polls. One day away from California’s May 7 th gubernatorial primaries and all eyes are on Republican candidates Steve Poizner and Meg Whitman. While former Senator, and …Palin Looks Ahead to the Iowa Caucuses
If Sarah Palin is not planning to run in 2012, then her decision to endorse former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad in the current Iowa gubernatorial battle does not make a whole lot of sense. If Sarah Palin is not planning to run in 2012, then her decision to endorse former Iowa Governor Terry …Helen Thomas Retires
Politico has learned that Helen Thomas is retiring as a columnist for Hearst Newspapers: In the world of political journalism, it's the end of an era: Helen Thomas has retired just months shy of her 90th birthday. The longtime White House journalist has covered ever president since Dwight …
Most Americans Blame Flotilla Deaths on Palestinians
According to the most recent Rasmussen Reports, 49% of Americans blame the deaths in the Gaza flotilla incident on Palestinian activists. Forty-nine percent (49%) of U.S. voters believe pro-Palestinian activists on the Gaza-bound aid ships raided by Israeli forces are to blame for the deaths …
Gibbs: Thomas' Comments on Israel "Reprehensible"
CBS News reports that White House spokesman Robert Gibbs has criticized journalist Helen Thomas' recent comments on Israel. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said today that journalist Helen Thomas' recent remarks about Israel were "offensive and reprehensible" and "certainly" do not …
Ignoring the Threat from Gaza
Leon Wieseltier’s “Operation Make the World Hate Us” in The New Republic challenges Israel’s blockade of Gaza and the interception of the flotilla. Wieseltier though forgets Gaza's long history of aggression against Israel. Leon Wieseltier’s “Operation Make the World Hate Us” in The New …Iran Threatens to Break the Blockade
According to reports, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has offered to escort future convoys to Gaza. If Iran follows through on these threats, it would be tantamount to a declaration of war against Israel. According to a report by AFP today, the Iranian Red Crescent has decided to send two aid ships …Israeli Navy Kills Four Militants Near Gaza Coast
The New York Times reports that the Israeli Navy killed four Palestinian militants near the Gaza Coast on Monday. At least four Palestinian militants suspected by Israel of planning an attack by sea were killed near the Gaza coast early on Monday. The Israeli military said that an Israeli …
Is the Containment Cap Working?
The Associated Press reports that while BP officials are confident that the new containment cap will capture most of the oil spilling into the Gulf of Mexico, the leak will continue into the fall. A device that's now sucking up significant amounts of the oil spewing from the bottom of the Gulf …
Winners and Losers from Financial Reform
The Wall Street Journal reports on the impact of the new Congressional financial reform overhaul. It's not just bankers. Auto dealers, attorneys general and derivatives traders are among those sitting anxiously as Congress enters the final stretch of its financial-regulation revamp. The …
Cohen: Obama Alienating America's Allies
In today's Wall Street Journal , Eliot Cohen writes: What do the following have in common: the piling on Israel after the botched interception of the Hamas relief flotilla, the Chinese military telling the U.S. secretary of defense that he was not welcome in Beijing, and the declaration by Nick …
Iran Planning New Gaza Aid Flotilla
AFP reports that the Iranian Red Crescent intends to send two aid ships to Gaza, amid reports that the Iran's Revolutionary Guard has offered to escort Gaza-bound aid flotillas. The Iranian Red Crescent has decided to send two aid ships to Gaza this week in the latest bid to break the blockade …
How the Oil Leak is Worse then Katrina
The New Republic argues that the BP oil leak is rapidly becoming worse then Katrina in terms of its effect on the local economy: In a matter of days, Katrina and the levee failure wiped out the physical and social fabric of many communities. Across the Gulf Coast, more than 1 million …
Applebaum: Can the Brits Learn Bipartisanship?
Anne Applebaum considers the prospects of bipartisanship on England: During Britain's recent election campaign, someone asked David Cameron, the Conservative leader who is now prime minister, for his favorite joke. He replied, "Nick Clegg." During that same election campaign, Nick Clegg, now …
GOP Wants Anybody But Reid
In Nevada, the Republicans seem to be eager to have anyone oppose Harry Reid: LAS VEGAS -- Elevator technician David Shurtliff, 48, strolled out of an early voting station at the Clark County Government Center the other day, happy to proclaim whom he voted for in Tuesday's Republican primary …
Oil "Siege" May Last Until Fall
The head of the U.S. Coast Guard has characterized the BP oil leak as a "siege" which will last for a significant part of the year: Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen said on Sunday that BP was succeeding in capturing more oil from its runaway well in the Gulf of Mexico, but cautioned that efforts …
York: Obama Once Claimed He Can Handle Gulf Emergencies
Byron York points out an interesting comment that Obama made in 2008 about his ability to handle emergencies in the Gulf: It’s not mentioned much now, but in the late summer of 2008, a major hurricane, Gustav, was in the Gulf of Mexico and headed toward New Orleans, threatening a replay …