Useful truths about Afghanistan. Has either candidate caught on to what's needed? Obama comes close.
There's no guarantee that this election is an easy skate. "Even though the Democratic brand trumps the Republican brand these days, why, exactly, do we expect that this race should be a landslide in Obama's favor? I expect it will be close, brutal and largely decided in September and October, not July." Me too.
In a cross section of national polls, both candidates are falling in the polls at this point. But at least one poll
shows one candidate has a strong lead.
Anyone who thinks there's been a change at Justice has another think coming. "The public wants and needs an accountable and responsible Justice Department, but that now seems as distant a prospect as it was under 'Fredo' Gonzales."