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    By criticizing the Democrats’ cap-and-trade climate change legislation and the card check measure to ease union organizing, he skillfully conflated growing doubts about the Obama administration’s leftward tilt with his campaign’s main thrust — safeguarding jobs, attracting employers and reviving the state’s economy.” Stuart Rothenberg: "Bill Owens’ victory in New York’s 23rd was the good news for Democrats this week and continued the party’s winning streak in competitive House special elections. But the dynamic that helped Owens win- including a divided Republican Party- can’t be ignored and aren’t likely to be replicated again. For now, his reelection next year is a Pure Toss-Up." Debra Saunders observes: “CAIR will make a stink when (male) imams are not allowed to board a Minneapolis plane, but don’t expect the organization to make an issue of honor killings.” David Ignatius is the latest to notice the abject failure of the Obama foreign policy team: “The diplomatic stalemate is a setback for the Obama administration, which had made engagement with Iran one of its signature issues. Full Article at Commentary
    Bill Owens’ victory in New York’s 23rd was the good news for Democrats this week and continued the party’s winning streak in competitive House special elections. But the dynamic that helped Owens win- including a divided Republican Party- can’t be ignored and aren’t likely to be replicated again. For now, his reelection next year is a Pure Toss-Up.
    SOURCE: Commentary 2 weeks ago