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...displayed by George W. Bush's advisers during this phase of their first-term cycle. They are taking nothing for granted and are constantly evaluating how to use the Democratic National Committee and other allies to belittle and diminish every potential rival. At the same time, they don't see anyone on the horizon who particularly worries them, finding both humor and solace in the apparent weaknesses of their rivals. They know, too, that it has been tough to beat an incumbent of late: three out of the previous four Presidents were re-elected after being in dire political shape...
...existing underrated strength for 2012 could well be undermined by intervening events. Given how polarizing the President has become, how energized the Tea Party movement is and how troubled the economy remains, you can bet that the contest will be filled with twists and turns. Eventually, we will see a strong and varied cast of potential rivals to the President on the field. But Obama can't be beaten by nothing, and as Berra also liked to say, "It gets late out there early." The same thing could be said for a Republican field that won't be joining...
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...Najibullah, the former Soviet-backed leader who was executed by the Taliban seven years after the Red Army withdrew. So from Karzai's point of view, he's pushing back against the U.S. not only because he can, but also because he must if he is to survive politically. (See "Karzai Talks to the Enemy, but Is the U.S. On Board...