Richard Lugar

Colin Powell for Middle East Envoy -- Dennis Ross for US Ambassador to Israel?

Steve Clemons | Posted 12.26.2008 | Politics


Steve Clemons

Colin Powell could be the person asked to do the broad negotiating and arm twisting to achieve the Obama administration's foreign policy objectives with Iran and in Arab-Israel peace negotiations.

How Far Will Obama Take 'Team of Rivals' Approach? ... Hillary? McCain? Romney? Lieberman?

Mark Nickolas | Posted 12.15.2008 | Politics


Mark Nickolas

Sen. Clinton is obviously qualified and I think America would love to see a new government that wasn't simply made-up of cronies but of people with differing viewpoints who come together for the good of the country.

Why Obama Should Not Pick a Republican Secretary of Defense

Cenk Uygur | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics


Cenk Uygur

The Republicans overall now are hideous in matters of defense and foreign policy. Encouraging their perceived supremacy in those topics is a very bad idea for the country.

Should the Next Secretary of State Understand the Urgency of Climate Change?

David Roberts | Posted 12.08.2008 | Green


David Roberts

Hagel was out ahead of many of his Senate colleagues in acknowledging the existence of climate change, but he led the Senate fight against Kyoto.

Can We Please Have A Pro-Choice, Pro-Environment Secretary of State?

Jane Hamsher | Posted 12.07.2008 | Politics


Jane Hamsher

The new Secretary of State will deal with whatever replaces the Kyoto agreement. Hagel has a 9% 2008 rating from the League of Conservation Voters. Lugar scores 18%. Are they really the best people for the job?

Obama's Secretary Of State: Dick Lugar?

Huffington Post | Posted 11.28.2008 | Politics


***Check Back For Updates*** Dick Lugar, is Indiana's Republican, senior senator and has frequently been named as a top choice for Obama's secretary ...

McCain's Private Visit With Chilean Dictator Pinochet Revealed For First Time

John Dinges | Posted 11.23.2008 | Home


John Dinges

In 1985, McCain traveled to Chile for a friendly meeting with the country's military ruler, one of the world's most notorious violators of human rights credited with killing more than 3,000 civilians and jailing tens of thousands of others.

The Washington Post Picks Obama's Cabinet (Even if They Don't Know It)

William Klein | Posted 11.21.2008 | Politics


William Klein

I predict a fascinating story in the Washington Post foreshadows Barack Obama's choice as Secretary of State. I just have a hunch. Credit me if it happens.

McCain Puts Out Call for Interns

Steve Clemons | Posted 09.18.2008 | Politics


Steve Clemons

I am one of those who would like to see the best and brightest young people engage in either party, and campaign internships can be great ladders up.

Seth Colter Walls

Brzezinski: Surge In Afghanistan Risky, Some McCain Backers Want World War IV

HuffingtonPost.com | Seth Colter Walls | Posted 08.02.2008 | Politics


All of a sudden, everyone seems to be in favor of sending more troops to Afghanistan. As Barack Obama encourages Europeans to dispatch more NATO force...

Congress Should Travel More Not Less: Applauding the Aspen Institute

Steve Clemons | Posted 07.25.2008 | Politics


Steve Clemons

Let me play the contrarian here. We need as many members out seeing the world as possible -- and if they are at a forum debating political Islam...well, fantastic!

Why Obama Should Announce Key Cabinet Members When He Announces His VP Choice

Thomas de Zengotita | Posted 07.04.2008 | Politics


Thomas de Zengotita

Putting Obama at the center of a team of rivals, all of them familiar, even venerable, pieces of political furniture would dampen the he's-not-one-of-us factor that is still his greatest danger.