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U.S. Study Urges Obama to Press Israel over Nuclear Program.

Article from: Israel Faxx Article date: November 17, 2008

By Ha=92aretz

The Middle East is in danger of accumulating large stocks of nuclear material over the next decade that could be used to produce over 1,700 nuclear bombs; a U.S. research center has projected in a newly released report.

The Institute for Science and International Security, headed by David Albright, one the world's top experts on nuclear weapons and the prevention of nuclear proliferation, recently released its report urging president-elect Barack Obama to take a number of measures to avoid such an outcome, including convincing Israel to halt production of ...

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Elect the Guy Who Can Prevent This

Posted Sep 9, 08 12:40 PM CDT in Politics,  Opinion 

Elect the Guy Who Can Prevent This
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(Newser) – Fannie and Freddie, health-care reform, and Wasilla, Alaska, are just meaningless election “commentary” to Jeffrey Goldberg, who writes in the New York Times that nuclear terrorism is the only issue that matters. Proliferation experts say the chance of a terrorist group detonating an atomic bomb in the US could be as high as 50%. And neither candidate seems wholly prepared.

Barack Obama takes the issue seriously, and he’s far from the “squashy caricature drawn by his opponents.” But Goldberg fears he’ll be afraid to take preemptive action, scared off by George Bush’s Iraq adventure. John McCain doesn’t have that problem, but he has several others: He’s not cautious enough, and worse, seems unclear on who we’re actually fighting. America must demand these men debate the issue, Goldberg says, “because nothing else matters.”

Source: New York Times

More about:  Barack Obama • Election 2008 • John McCain • terrorism • nuclear weapons • national security • nuclear proliferation

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OPINION

Mac Should Muzzle Staffers,
Drop Robocalls,
Talk Security

Remind voters why they admired him: Kristol

New York Times New York Times Oct 27, 08 1:45 PM CDT
(Newser) - William Kristol has some advice for John McCain: “When you’re in a hole, stop digging.” In a recent poll, 64% of respondents said they believe McCain spends more time attacking Barack Obama than making his own case. The senator ought to pull his negative ads, robocalls, and mailers, “muzzle the campaign,” and make his own case, Kristol writes in the New York Times. That case in a nutshell: Security, security, security. More »

More about:  Barack Obama • Election 2008 • John McCain • negative campaigning • national security • Bill Kristol

ANALYSIS

Fall Gitmo Trials Could Present Campaign Landmine

But whether either candidate could find advantage remains uncertain

Politico Politico Jun 24, 08 11:13 AM CDT
(Newser) - If everything goes right, the trial of the five Guantanamo Bay detainees charged in connection with the 9/11 attacks could begin within days of their seventh anniversary—and just as the presidential campaign begins its most heated stretch, Politico reports. Such a development would usually be a gift to Republicans, but this year it could help—or devastate—either candidate. More »

More about:  Barack Obama • Election 2008 • John McCain • terrorism • Guantanamo Bay • September 11 • Guantanamo prisoners • Khalid Sheikh Mohammed • military tribunal • habeas corpus

 Best Political Scoops of '08 


Politico Politico Dec 27, 08 9:19 PM CST
(Newser) - Traditional media outlets and on-the-spot amateurs alike captured the year's biggest US political moments. Here is Politico's look at some of the biggest scoops: Palin meets Couric: Interviewed by Katie Couric on CBS, Sarah Palin fumbled with softball questions such as which publications she reads. Democrats and Tina Fey pounced. Edwards indulges: Major media outlets ignored a report of John Edwards' extramarital affair, but the National Enquirer caught him in the act. More »

More about:  Barack Obama • Election 2008 • John McCain • Hillary Clinton • Sarah Palin • political scandal • Best of 2008


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