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Not FDR's Democrats

One of FDR's best biographer's, Jean Edward Smith, argues in today's NYT that following FDR's partisan example is the right prescription for an Obama White House that "has forgotten how to lead." Citing FDR's burst of New Deal legislating, he...

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September 3, 2009 in Caught My Eye, White House | Permalink | User Comments (8)

Ridge Poses Threat to Specter

Pennsylvania Republicans trying to convince Tom Ridge to challenge Arlen Specter got some more ammo today. New Quinnipiac poll shows former governor within 3 points.

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May 4, 2009 in Capitol Hill, Caught My Eye | Permalink | User Comments (31)

Condoleezza Rice: 'We Did Not Torture Anyone'

Stanford University students this week button-holed former National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice grilling her on Bush-era interrogation decisions in this video posted to YouTube.

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April 30, 2009 in Caught My Eye | Permalink | User Comments (153)

Caught My Eye: Life in North Korea

Today's must-reads by ABC News' George Stephanopoulos.

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April 30, 2009 in Caught My Eye | Permalink | User Comments (9)

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George Stephanopoulos on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's latest revelations in his new book.

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April 27, 2009 in Caught My Eye | Permalink | User Comments (5)

Meghan McCain's Log Cabin Manifesto

Meghan McCain put a hipster's twist on McCain-style straight talk at a gathering of Log Cabin Republicans last night. " I am proud to join you in challenging the mold and the notions of what being a Republican means. I...

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April 19, 2009 in Caught My Eye | Permalink | User Comments (48)

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Tiffany Clay is a hero. --George Stephanopoulos

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April 15, 2009 in Caught My Eye, What I'm Reading | Permalink | User Comments (10)

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How did Goldman make such a huge profit in Q1? They turned December 2008 -- a month in which they lost over $1 billion -- into an "orphan" month. Jeff Skilling would be proud. --George Stephanopoulos

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April 14, 2009 in Caught My Eye, What I'm Reading | Permalink | User Comments (7)

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In Foreign Policy, intrepid New York Times correspondent Jeffrey Gettelman has a bleak take on how Somalia became such a terrifying place. Gettelman hires 10 bodyguards every time he lands in Mogadishu. --George Stephanopoulos

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April 14, 2009 in Caught My Eye, What I'm Reading | Permalink | User Comments (1)

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With Iran's chief nuclear negotiator welcoming talks, Roger Cohen outlines a possible deal. --George Stephanopoulos

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April 13, 2009 in Caught My Eye, What I'm Reading | Permalink | User Comments (5)