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Obama calls for calm in Ferguson: Will that help?In previous high-profile news events where race was a major factor, President Obama spoke out somewhat more forcefully. There could be several reasons he appeared to handle the Ferguson incident differently.
Iraq humanitarian crisis eases, and US doves line up against 'new Iraq war'Antiwar politicians and activists who largely stood by Obama when he ordered limited strikes to avert a 'potential genocide' are sounding alarms over what they see as his military reengagement in Iraq.
Obama on vacation! What all the carping is really about.Everybody needs downtime 鈥� even presidents. But President Obama is still taking grief for his 'working vacation' on Martha's Vineyard. And it all comes down to one specific activity.聽
Obama reversal shows difficulty of limiting lobbyists' D.C. cloutFaced with a lawsuit, President Obama has backed off his policy of banning lobbyists from serving on federal commissions and advisory panels. Lobbyists can offer 'technical expertise,' but critics say they also wield 'undue influence.'
Hillary Clinton makes peace with President Obama. Genuine?Any hint of policy disagreement between potential presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and President Obama is grist for pundit comment 鈥� whether or not it amounts to what one calls 'a nothingburger.'
White House statement on Robin Williams: Did Obama write it personally?Actually, a speechwriter did, but President Obama approved it personally. When does a celebrity earn a message of presidential condolence? The record is murky.
Obama, Clinton to meet at Martha's Vineyard bash. Awkward?Hillary Clinton has had strong words for President Obama's foreign policy lately, but it's almost required for former administration officials considering the presidency to mark policy differences with former bosses.
How to appeal to the suburban revolutionariesRemember Republicans' problems with soccer moms? Well, now they have a problem with 'tea party moms.' Here's what Republicans can do to win back their trust.
No, Obama isn鈥檛 seeking 'regime change' in IraqThe Obama administration is backing the transition from one prime minister to another according to the Iraq Constitution. That is the exact opposite of regime change.
Why billionaire's low tax rate isn't a big deal in Illinois governor's raceThe billionaire Republican challenger and the Democratic governor are trading accusations over tax shelters. But myriad budget crises in Illinois are making that usually potent issue seem less significant.
Mitt Romney 2016? Advisers try to squelch effort, but it's gaining steam.Mitt Romney and his top advisers are adamant: He won't run for president in 2016. But draft efforts by serious players 鈥� including the chairman of the Utah GOP 鈥� are picking up momentum.
Study says Obama's worst Keystone XL fears could come trueA new study suggests that the Keystone XL pipeline could significantly increase carbon dioxide emissions. President Obama says he won't approve the pipeline if it feeds climate change. But the study's calculations are up for dispute.
Hillary Clinton attacks foreign policy she helped create and implementIf Hillary Clinton is going to claim her time as secretary of State as an argument in her favor for a presidential run in 2016, then she is going to have a hard time criticizing the administration for policies that she played a role in developing.
Obama's Iraq air strikes look a lot like old 'no fly zones'Presidential Power's Sunday Shorts take on why the Iraq air strike campaign might last for a while, the polling behind the lawsuit against Obama, and Watergate.
Why Obama鈥檚 approval is Bush leagueThe economy is improving, but President Obama hasn't seen any correlative tick upward in his approval ratings yet. A foreign policy shadow could be one reason.
Will the GOP ever win another presidential election?It's almost unprecedented for one party to hold the White House for four consecutive terms, but with Hillary Clinton's presumed candidacy, it's a possibility. The trend lines aren't favorable for Republicans, at any rate.
The case against American action in IraqUntil Iraq gets its political house in order, it's unclear what US air strikes against Islamic State militants will achieve.
Republicans and race: why Mississippi drama mattersAt an emotional meeting in Chicago, the Republican National Committee steered clear of 'race-baiting' allegations in Mississippi's GOP Senate runoff. But the issue of how Republicans reach out to blacks is very much alive.聽
A switch in time: How Nixon might have survived WatergateRichard Nixon could have hired a White House historian or installed a manually operating taping system. Instead, he opted for a voice-activated system. 'I had decided that my administration would be the best chronicled in history,' he wrote in his memoirs. And it was.
James Brady's death ruled a homicideWhile a Virginia medical examiner classified the death of former White House Press Secretary James Brady a homicide, proving a case in court linking Monday's death with a shooting more than 33 years ago is a reach.
