Herewith, my predictions on how this whole thing is going to play out.
Obama Administration
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Republicans Go Boldly to (Sort Of) Support Obama on ISIL
The one aspect of his plan they’re willing to vote to support is the one with the greatest risks.
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Two Cheers for Obama: Nobody Makes the Best Out of Bad Situation Like He Does
All of the other options are worse.
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Republicans Seek to Tar All Muslims With the Brush of ISIL
When the president said the terrorist group was not Islamic, his opposition got hopping mad.
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Why Is President Obama the Only One Not Trying to Make the Public Afraid?
Republicans and even some Democrats are telling us to get our fear on. But the president, who might have things to gain from it, isn’t joining in.
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Just How Big a Threat to the U.S. Is ISIL?
The answer may not be so simple, and now’s the time to ask the question.
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The Limitations of Barack Obama’s Rhetorical Repertoire
For better or worse, there are some emotions, like anger and fear, that he doesn’t channel well.Â
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Can Private Capital Save Public Housing? (Tenants Have Their Doubts)
It could be more cost-effective to just appropriate more direct funds to the program and keep it in the public sector, but Congress is not about to do so.
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T-TIPping Point: Rise of Corporate Right Greater Menace than Rise of Far Right
Who supports using trade to undermine regulation of capitalism? Wall Street and its corporate allies.
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The Silver Lining for Democrats if They Lose the Senate in 2014
Yes, it’ll make for a miserable two years. But just look at what 2016 will be like.
