Bolstering NATO troops on Ukraine borders heightens tension
The debate over boosting NATO forces centers on 100000 troops along Ukraine borders and a 40000 NATO Response Force. U.S. 8500 troops on alert could bolster Poland, the Baltics, and Eastern Europe while Biden rules out US boots in Ukraine.
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Biden’s patient diplomacy gains over Trump in Ukraine
The letter lauds President Biden for keeping the U.S. out of war, leading Western negotiations, and preparing NATO sanctions against Russia. It credits him with pushing Ukraine toward NATO acceptance, while criticizing former President Trump for neglecting diplomacy and eroding the diplomatic corps.
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Independent surge: voters drift from two parties, poll shows
The December Gallup survey finds 42 percent identify as independents, 26 percent Republicans, 30 percent Democrats. Leaners blur party loyalty, with 8 percent not leaning, 17 percent leaning Democrat, 16 percent leaning Republican. Polls and author Lee Drutman urge multiparty reforms like ranked voting.
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Win the Argument Not Bipartisan Compromise
Cal Thomas argues for victory over opponents rather than bipartisanship, citing historical figures and political outcomes to claim that decisive policy wins and audits of federal programs would reduce debt and government overreach, urging a results driven approach and asking readers to email commentary.
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