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Will Syria crisis harm Hillary Clinton's chances in 2016?Hillary Clinton spoke out Monday for a strong international response in Syria. Her role as a loyal foot soldier for former boss Obama is hardly surprising. But it raises questions about her presidential prospects.
Colorado recall under way: Will it send a message on gun control?Early balloting reportedly has begun in earnest in advance of the closely watched recall votes Tuesday in the districts of two Colorado state senators who supported gun-control legislation.
Russia's new Syria plan could turn 'quagmire into an easy win'Russia has seized on an offhand comment by US Secretary of State John Kerry and is proposing a plan to destroy Syria's chemical weapons. Syria is onboard, but the US is skeptical.
Dennis Rodman back from North Korea. Time to take him seriously?Dennis Rodman may not fit the standard diplomat's profile, but considering the lack of any civil contact between the US and North Korea, his basketball outreach is winning some fans.
Plan B on Syria: Four options for Obama if Congress won't actIf President Obama fails to get Congress to go along with airstrikes against Syria over alleged use of chemical weapons, he can still act – though he would pay a price.
Charlie Rose interview with Assad: Did he make a blunder?Syrian President Bashar al-Assad gave an interview to journalist Charlie Rose in which he at times sounded reasonable. But he also threatened the US, which might not have been wise.
Obama’s full-court press on Syria: Confidence or desperation?Pushing his case for a US military response to chemical weapons in Syria, President Obama will do six TV interviews Monday. Other senior administration officials are flooding the airwaves as well.
Military strikes in Syria: Five reasons Americans are wary Opposition to US use of military force in Syria does not break down along partisan lines. Here are five top reasons Americans are wary of US military strikes in Syria.
How Europe just made Obama's Syria strike more complicatedThe European Union voted to back 'strong' action against Syria. But it made its support contingent on a UN report, adding a fresh variable to Obama's already difficult sales job.
Protesters outside the White House, Obama team makes case for attacking SyriaPresident Obama has just a few days to make his case on Syria before highly skeptical lawmakers vote on authorizing a US military attack. The response of possible allies, congressional head counts, and opinion polls illustrate his enormous challenge.
Syria: What will Obama say in speech to the nation? A preview.Samantha Power – the US ambassador to the UN and a chief interventionist in the Obama White House – spoke at a Washington think tank Friday, laying out the case for taking military action against Syria.
Syria vote: What happens if Obama loses?Current polls show the House opposing a strike on Syria. Obama is not saying whether he would order an attack anyway, but a loss could have long-lasting political effects at home and abroad.
Russian warships: Why are they sailing toward Syria?Russian warships – at least three of them – are on their way to the eastern Mediterranean waters off Syria. A Russian official says they are a means for Russian civilians to escape Syria in the event of US airstrikes. But the ships can do oh so much more.
What will your Obamacare premium be? Numbers are in for 17 states.So far, premiums are coming in a bit lower than was anticipated by the Congressional Budget Office, according to a new report. That doesn’t mean Obamacare is cheap, but worries about massive cost spikes may be overblown.
Why Senate resolution on Syria doesn't rule out ground troopsThe Syria resolution passed by a Senate committee this week rules out ground troops for 'combat operations.' But in the end, a Syria strike could require ground troops for other reasons.
House Speaker John Boehner: Would resigning be a smart move?A Huffington Post report suggests that House Speaker John Boehner will resign his post in 2014. He's given no indication of that publicly, but some say it could help him leave a legacy.
Donald Rumsfeld lambastes Obama on Syria: 'Take responsibility'Donald Rumsfeld, George W. Bush's Defense Secretary, says President Obama is not showing leadership on Syria. But he comes to the debate with his own Iraq War baggage.
Liz Cheney Senate bid off to a rocky startThe fishing license snafu refuses to die, as Liz Cheney attacks the newspaper and the editor who first wrote about it. Polls show her trailing GOP incumbent Sen. Mike Enzi, whom she hopes to oust in a primary next year.
Rising tide of US isolationism on display in House hearing on SyriaRand Paul, a leading figure of the new isolationism who opposed a Senate committee resolution Wednesday authorizing the use of force, says the US has no vital security interests in Syria.
2016 contenders: Why Syria is tough for GOP's Marco RubioSen. Marco Rubio believes the US must intervene in Syria. But backing Obama on military strikes would have been politically costly. So he found a way to vote no.
