Category: The Commentator

Republican Mitt Romney’s strong showing in New Hampshire, combined with the absence of a clear-cut challenger to prevent his speedy coronation, will focus growing attention on Romney’s need to strengthen his support among the GOP’s conservative base – and on which potential running mate could help him do that. Ask a Washington insider and the …

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Recent reports that Washington has turned to a leading Muslim Brotherhood jurist to help cut a deal with the Taliban raises a key question: is the United States making a bet that it will come to regret? That depends on whether the Muslim Brotherhood, the controversial Islamic group that dates back to 1928, has sincerely …

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