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In the News

The American Presidency Is Incredibly Powerful

quoting Harvey C. Mansfieldvia Vox
Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Over at Polyarchy, Vox's other independent blog, Lee Drutman has a clever and systematically thought-out piece on the possible outcomes of a Trump presidency. My specific quibbles with his speculations about Trump are limited, but his analysis has prodded me to write something I've been thinking about quite a bit lately.

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These Charts Show Democrats' Extraordinary State Election Losses Under Obama

quoting Jonathan Roddenvia Vox
Tuesday, December 8, 2015

With the rather large exception of the White House, these are dark days for the Democratic Party. The 2014 election left the party with 188 seats in the House of Representatives, its lowest count since the Truman administration.

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Analysis and Commentary

Obama Kind Of, Sort Of Discovers Muslim Terrorism

by Bruce Thorntonvia Front Page Magazine Online
Tuesday, December 8, 2015

The Romans had a saying, “Experience is the teacher of fools.” On Sunday night Obama addressed the nation about the San Bernardino attacks, and among the usual lefty Democrat talking points about preventing a “backlash” against Muslims and fretting over “assault rifles,” he gently called out the Muslim community.

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The President's Speech

by Thomas Sowellvia Creators Syndicate
Tuesday, December 8, 2015

When the President of the United States asks the television networks to set aside time for him to broadcast a speech from the Oval Office, we can usually expect that he has something new to say.

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Larry Diamond On The Forum With Michael Krasny

interview with Larry Diamondvia The Forum
Monday, December 7, 2015

Hoover Institution fellow Larry Diamond discusses President Obama's address Sunday night concerning the San Bernardino shooting and the steps the government is taking to address terrorist threats against the country.

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Analysis and Commentary

San Bernardino Reveals What It Takes To Be President

by David Davenportvia Forbes
Monday, December 7, 2015

It is often said that crisis does not so much develop character as reveal it. When the chips are down, where we turn and how we respond are clear indicators of who we are.

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Analysis and Commentary

Liberal Nihilism In A Nutshell

by Victor Davis Hansonvia Works and Days
Monday, December 7, 2015

Barack Obama entered office in 2009 with overwhelming popular goodwill and solid majorities in both houses of Congress. He chose not to translate that political heft into passing “comprehensive immigration reform” (i.e., open borders and amnesties) or more gun control.

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On The President’s Request For A Vote On An AUMF For ISIL

by Jack Goldsmithvia Lawfare
Monday, December 7, 2015

There were at least two points of note in President Obama’s call last night for Congress to “vote to authorize the continued use of military force against these terrorists.” First, the President did not mention his draft AUMF for ISIL, much less ask Congress to approve that draft.

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In the News

Obama's Speech Reminded Americans That The War With Isis Is Still Illegal

mentioning Jack Goldsmithvia The Guardian
Sunday, December 6, 2015

No matter the merits of the case for destroying Isis, the fact remains that it’s unconstitutional for the president to go to war without congressional approval.

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Markos Kounalakis On KRON 4 News

interview with Markos Kounalakisvia Vimeo
Sunday, December 6, 2015

Hoover Institution fellow Markos Kounalakis discusses President Obama's speech in response to the San Bernardino attacks.

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