Hillary Clinton and Benghazi’s Political Weight Explored
The piece weighs whether the Benghazi controversy will dent Hillary Clinton’s path in upcoming politics. It assesses potential impacts on public perception, fundraising, and campaign momentum amid ongoing investigations and partisan debate.
Clinton blamed for Benghazi failure and political damage
Guest columnist James Carafano argues Hillary Clinton’s Benghazi response shows a catastrophic failure of judgment. He cites testimony, lack of planning, and disengagement from the investigation as evidence of enduring political harm and unresolved security lessons.
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Clinton’s Benghazi handling unlikely to derail 2016 run
Jim Cottrill argues that Hillary Clinton’s high approval ratings and strong performance during Benghazi hearings, plus Obama’s re election, suggest the attacks will not damage her legacy or derail a potential 2016 presidential bid.
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Krauthammer on Obama sequester bluff and GOP unity
Charles Krauthammer argues Obama is faltering as sequestration looms on March 1. He urges Republicans to press for cuts with no tax increases and to present a united front, insisting on real spending reductions and tax reform as a condition to avert the $1.2 trillion in automatic cuts.
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GOP devolved or just a touchup the party at a crossroads
Leonard Pitts Jr surveys the GOP's recent upheaval noting bipartisan talk on immigration reform and Karl Rove's new super PAC to curb extreme candidates. He cites Fox News ratings and figures like Bobby Jindal urging the party to shed its hard edge and return to pragmatism and reason.
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