Ford Motors debuted a smart ad in recent weeks that should win someone a CLIO. That guy sweats red, white and blue. Good stuff, with huge viral potential. Predictably, it has set off a political firestorm, with supportive YouTube videos, “scandal” segments on Fox News and, now, a Congressional investigation. Conservatives are charging that the [...]
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Michael Kinsley is convinced the New Jersey governor’s girth would inevitably tip the scales* against him in a presidential race. To make his argument, he points to a recent history of average-sized Presidents, claims Americans won’t “bond” with overweight politicians, and concludes with this creative flourish: Unfortunately, the symbolism of Christie’s weight problem goes way [...]
The killing of Awlaki, a U.S. citizen, along with another American allegedly involved with al Qaeda, spotlights the way drone strikes may be outpacing our legal, moral and strategic thinking about them.
Arrogance is an asset in politics and a prerequisite for the presidency. You have to have a healthy ego to conclude you’re singularly capable of tackling the challenges that beset the U.S. If the Republican presidential primary were a contest of egos, Newt Gingrich would be the dominant front-runner. Alas, it’s not. And with a [...]
“Wall Street Is Bearish on Perry’s Electability,” proclaims the Wall Street Journal. The story presents some anecdotal evidence that bigwig bankers, who account for a decent chunk of campaign cash in presidential elections, are unconvinced that the Texas Governor has much appeal. I’m not sure how much that really affects Perry’s primary prospects, as former [...]
–Ann Romney (joking?) with voters in South Carolina.
Two days after Jon Huntsman said his presidential campaign would be “singularly” focused on New Hampshire, his team announced plans to plant its flag permanently in the Granite State, shifting its national headquarters from Orlando to Manchester. The move reflects a stark reality: without a strong showing in the nation’s first primary state, Huntsman’s presidential [...]
The top English-speaking member of al Qaeda — New Mexican-born Anwar al-Awlaki — was killed Friday, the Yemen government announced, a death quickly confirmed by U.S. officials. It’s yet another key indication that Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s recent claim that the defeat of al Qaeda is “within reach” may be getting closer.
Another major al-Qaeda assassination under Obama: American propagandist Anwar al Awlaki has reportedly been killed in Yemen. TIME talks to President Saleh, whose return to the revolting country coincides closely with Awlaki’s death. Michele Bachmann condemns democratic uprisings in the Middle East and laughably claims they were caused by Obama’s “weakness.”
