The Folks Who Brought You Iraq By Joe Conason
"Well, that's history. That's the past. That's talking about what happened before. What we should be talking about is what we're going to do now."
Commentary by Joe Conason
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March 20, 2008
March 13, 2008
The Shame of Eliot Spitzer: by Joe Conason
When Eliot Spitzer stood before the stunned press corps on Monday to make a brief apology for his misconduct, he spoke of "real change," of trying to "uphold a vision of progressive politics that would rebuild New York and create opportunity for all," of "ideas, (and) the public good."
March 6, 2008
McCain's Very Own Farrakhan: A Commentary by Joe Conason
Whatever their true private beliefs, presidential candidates in America are constantly required to provide proofs of faith, often through their connections with various religious figures.
February 28, 2008
McCain's Political Quagmire: A Commentary by Joe Conason
Within the next two weeks, the number of American troops killed in Iraq is likely to reach 4,000, assuming that the average number of fatal casualties per day remains steady.
February 21, 2008
No "Straight Talk" on Iraq Cost: A Commentary by Joe Conason
As a presidential candidate, John McCain stands out not only for his vocal endorsement of the unpopular war in Iraq, but also because one of his own sons is a Marine Corps officer on active duty there. He supports the war, even at the price of his own career or the life of a child he loves.
February 14, 2008
What's Waiting for Obama: A Commentary by Joe Conason
For the next month or so, the conservative valentines will arrive every day at the headquarters of Barack Obama's presidential campaign.
February 7, 2008
What Will McCain Do Now?: A Commentary By Joe Conason
The revival of John McCain's presidential candidacy, now expected to carry him through to his party's nomination, can be interpreted as either proof of the judgment of Republican primary voters or evidence of the paucity of alternative choices.
January 31, 2008
Step Back, Mr. Clinton: A Commentary by Joe Conason
The most likely motive for Bill Clinton's reckless political performance in recent weeks, ironically and sadly, is to redress the terrible humiliations he inflicted on his wife in years past. But unless he quickly regains control of himself, the most likely result will be to inflict irreparable damage on the presidential aspirations of Hillary Rodham Clinton.
January 24, 2008
That Dismal Democratic Debate: A Commentary by Joe Conason
Supporters of one Democratic candidate or another may insist that their man or woman won last Monday's debate in South Carolina, but in their hearts most viewers could only have been disappointed by its childish tenor and puerile content.
January 17, 2008
30 Minutes After Harrop: A Commentary By Joe Conason
As America marks the first anniversary of the troop escalation in Iraq, at least one thing has become clear. Although the "surge" is failing as policy, it seems to be succeeding as propaganda.
January 10, 2008
The Coming Attack on Barack: A Commentary by Joe Conason
"They will try to Swift Boat me," said Barack Obama in the days before the New Hampshire primary, looking forward to the Democratic nomination that he still believes will be his, with a prediction both accurate and chilling.
