The Running Mate Choice

Excellent analysis by David Brooks. It is interesting to note how an Obama or a McCain administration would differ.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/27/opinion/27brooks.html?_r=1&ref=opinion&oref=slogin

The Problem with Talking to Iran

Talking to Iran, a point Obama advocates, would be a grave mistake.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121193151568724469.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries

Obama's Metastatic Gaffe

Charles Krauthammer gives an excellent history lesson and ideological breakdown of why Obama's naive foreign policy will weaken America.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/22/AR2008052203016.html?hpid=opinionsbox1?hpid=opinionsbox1

The Obama Learning Curve

This is worrisome. This only proves Obama is not ready for the presidency.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121149958822915813.html?mod=todays_columnists

We Still Need a Larger Army

The case for a larger army ensures a strong America.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121150032042415833.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries

The Death of Conservatism Is Greatly Exaggerated

Fred Thompson makes a great case for conservatism in America.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121150049025115903.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries

In departure, China asks for outside help

China's move to allow outside help is welcomed. The crisis at hand should not allow politics of historical animosity impede a humanitarian imperative.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/05/16/asia/16china.php

Italy cracks down on immigrants

A bold step by Prime Minister Berlusconi to address the growing concerns - and tensions - within the Italian public.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/05/15/europe/italy.php?page=1

Phoenix rushes to help its 'sister' Chengdu

Chengdu and the Chinese people need our help. Politics and ideology must be set aside; this is an issue of moral imperative and leadership.

http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0516/p02s01-usgn.html

Gordon wrestles with growth, immigration

Mayor Gordon represents a brand of dedicated politics that transcends traditional partisanship for the greater common good of his constituents.

http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2008/05/15/20080515gordon0515online.html

McCain's 7 Steps to Beating Obama

Sen. McCain will take on Obama's empty rhetoric and bring America to a new level of leadership.

http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1739251,00.html?iid=sphere-inline-sidebar

Immigration and Gang Violence Propel Crusade

It is time to address the relationship between gang violence and illegal immigration effectively.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/15/us/15gangs.html?_r=1&ref=us&oref=slogin

The Politics of the Lapel, When It Comes to Obama

It has been interesting to watch Obama avoid the question of patriotism.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/15/us/politics/15flag.html?_r=1&oref=login

The GOP Must Stand for Something

Conservative Democrats are going to be difficult to beat when the Republican brand is weakening.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121081030507093579.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries

The Republican Panic

Congressional Republicans are in a dangerous situation this fall.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121080704069593315.html?mod=opinion_main_review_and_outlooks

The Republican Health-Care Surrender

The Republican Party has the opportunity to set itself apart from the Democrats and address an issue important to all Americans.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121081009474293593.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries

The Way Forward on Darfur

Not addressing Darfur would be a mistake. The US must demonstrate its leadership.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121081052074793543.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries

Polar Bear Melodrama

It is not that climate change is not an issue, but the implications of growing influence by radical environmentalists will erode our democratic principles.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121080873820493457.html?mod=opinion_main_review_and_outlooks

Israel at 60

Israel has a true ally and friend in the US. It is now time to broker a lasting peace deal with its neighbors.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121080728771793361.html?mod=opinion_main_review_and_outlooks

Bush speech in Israel seen as attack on Obama

President Bush was attacking those that suggest we must engage directly with Iran (mainly Jimmy Carter), not Obama specifically.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/05/15/america/prexy.php