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3 Things Obama Must Do to Get Peace Talks Off Life Support

Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh is the site of the latest round of U.S.-brokered Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, led by Secretary of State Clinton. The talks then move to Jerusalem and later in the month President Obama will meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu and P.A. President Abbas at the opening of the U.N. …

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I'm Tired of Hating President Obama

I’ve got a confession to make – a deep, dark secret that could get me into a lot of trouble with my conservative friends and something that may even get me thrown out of the Fox News fan club. I’m tired of hating President Obama. That’s right. I’m downright exhausted. …

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Immigration: How Barack Obama gave birth to Donald Trump

Donald Trump justifies his immigration hardline by defining Mexican immigrants as criminals. The strategy is odious, offensive, and outrageous. But it is not original. Been there, done that. This gimmick has been used frequently during the last several years by President Obama. The idea is to “Willie Hortonize” Mexican immigrants …

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Saving the Middle Class — An Agenda for Economic Renewal

The hollowing out of the middle class is a potent campaign issue. Almost everyone—even affluent professionals and entrepreneurs—want to identify with the middle class, but increasingly, the genuine middle is a tough place to be. Since 2000, the median income of working age households has fallen more than 10 percent. …

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Four Ways the EPA Has Gone Astray In Its 40 Years

The Environmental Protection Agency turns 40 this week, marking four decades in pursuit of a simple goal: ensure the safety of our land, water, and air. After the Cuyahoga River caught fire near Cleveland in 1969, Americans recognized steps needed to be taken to get pollution under control. Unfortunately, the …

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MICHAEL GOODWIN: Heckuva Job, Barack

President Obama is the backward man. Teddy Roosevelt’s advice to “speak softly and carry a big stick” was meant as a guide to successful foreign relations. Obama has completely muddled the message. He speaks softly to foreign adversaries and uses the big stick on American dissenters. Iran and Syria are …

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Would Unemployment Really Have Been Worse Without the Stimulus?

Would the economy have been in worse shape if the various stimulus packages had never seen the light of day? Or without the creation of the $1.3 trillion plus deficits? President Obama and his economists keep assuring us that his policies have saved us from even higher unemployment and a …

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I'm Tired of Hating President Obama

I’ve got a confession to make – a deep, dark secret that could get me into a lot of trouble with my conservative friends and something that may even get me thrown out of the Fox News fan club. I’m tired of hating President Obama. That’s right. I’m downright exhausted. …

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What They're Saying In the Taliban War Room About Obama's Plan

Now that we’ve understood the administration’s strategy for Afghanistan, what is the Taliban strategy against the United States? Such a question is warranted to be able to project the clash between the two strategies and assess the accuracy of present U.S. policies in the confrontation with the forces it is …

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John Edwards Is a Cad, His Wife's a Partner In Grime

Wed, 06 May 2009 08:30:43 +0000 – By Michael GoodwinNew York Daily News Columnist/FOX News Contributor The news that federal prosecutors are investigating John Edwards’ presidential campaign payments to his mistress brings a sense of satisfaction. The phoniest man in American politics is finally getting the comeuppance he so richly …

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