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Obama shows “fiscal responsibility” in War on Terror

When Bob Woodward’s new book Obama’s Wars is released on Monday, the veteran reporter’s work will reveal intimate details of the president’s decision-making process in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Some of the exchanges and interviews have been published in anticipation of … Continue reading

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Petraeus for President? A Historical Perspective.

Would Gen. David H. Petraeus make an effective president?  He continues to rebuff calls for him to run, and the experience of history makes it difficult to predict his success. by Michael Naragon “I thought I’d said ‘no’ about as … Continue reading

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Flashback: Senator Obama grandstands for Gen. Petraeus on 9/11/07

With some conservatives beginning to beat the drum for David Petraeus to enter the political battlefield, I offer a look at an early “confrontation” between Senator/Candidate Obama and the general. by Michael Naragon Predictable.  When Candidate Obama, who had served … Continue reading

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