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| Jennifer Rubin: Algerian terrorist: The fuzzy contours of al-Qaeda Jan 18th 2013, 15:15 As news media, the administration and national security analysts grapple with the identity and nature of the Islamist hostage takers in Algeria the question is often posed: Is this al-Qaeda or not? The question is faulty and imagines a sharp demarcation between al-Qaeda and other terrorists, a distinction which no longer exists. This also demonstrates the problem with the administration's aversion to calling this a war against al-Qaeda rather than what it is, a war against Islamic jihadists. Read full article >>   |  | Jennifer Rubin: Political reality and GOP survival in Obama's second term Jan 18th 2013, 14:30 Conservatives, at least responsible ones, are facing up to three facts: the country's fiscal situation, the president's refusal to address entitlement reform and their own limited power. As to the first, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) has helped shepherd through two budgets that address the fiscal train wreck we face. The Senate would not pass its own, let alone sign onto the House budgets. Our fiscal predicament has therefore worsened. A recent General Accounting Office report summarizes the reality that motivate Ryan and other Republicans: Read full article >>   | | Jennifer Rubin: As the right gets its act together on Hagel, the White House scrambles Jan 18th 2013, 13:45 In the Chuck Hagel confirmation battle, the right has demonstrated remarkable unity. If the vote on Hagel were taken today, there likely would be 35 to 40 Republican "no" votes, perhaps more. Diverse interests (support for Israel, defense of defense spending), carried by an array of entities (Americans for a Strong Defense, The American Future Fund, Emergency Committee for Israel, Christians United for Israel, Republican Jewish Coalition) and representing different segments of the party (Christian Zionists, hawks), have come together in a remarkably short period of time. The Republican National Committee has stepped up as well, providing data on Hagel's record. Read full article >>   | | Jennifer Rubin: Morning Bits Jan 18th 2013, 12:45 Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) has got it right. "I am deeply concerned that in the span of one week, Senator [Chuck] Hagel's views on Iran sanctions have changed multiple times based on public reaction and criticism of his record. I appreciate Senator Hagel's record of military service, but it is difficult to understand where he stands on many important issues due to constantly changing positions. Saying anything to anyone just to get confirmed is irresponsible and does a disservice to our armed forces and to the entire country." Read full article >>   | | Jennifer Rubin: Christie's gun plan: Not so much about guns Jan 17th 2013, 23:16 If you want to see how a middle-of-the-road conservative in a blue state handles an issue that is a potential land mine for a future presidential candidate, you need look no further than New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and his gun-violence plan. The president made his plan mostly about the guns; Christie announced today that he is setting up a task force "to take a full and comprehensive look at the intersection of gun control, addiction, mental health and school safety." Read full article >> | |
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