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Remembering and Honoring America’s troops – OutFront – CNN
CNN contributor John Avlon remembers and honors U.S. troops on Memorial Day in tonight’s E-Block.
Norquist on Alan Simpson – OutFront – CNN
CNN contributor John Avlon talks to President for Americans for Tax Reform, Grover Norquist about Congress’ up coming battle over Bush tax cuts.
The Real Cost of War – OutFront – CNN
In honor of our fallen troops CNN.com has created an interactive Home & Away map which includes information about all of the men and women who have died in war since 2001.
Iranian Plot to Kill Americans – OutFront – CNN
A new report gives terrifying details about a plot by Iranian-backed terrorists to kill Americans. CNN National Security Contributor Fran Townsend comes OutFront.
Media Play The Bain Game – CNN
Erin McPike, John Avlon, Ramesh Ponnuru and Howard Kurtz on the Obama campaign’s ad targeting Mitt Romney for his work at Bain Capital; did the media give it too much free publicity?
GOP Rev. Wright Ad Plan – CNN
Erin McPike, John Avlon, Ramesh Ponnuru and Howard Kurtz on a potential GOP attack of Obama’s ties to Rev. Wright.
Grow Up, Congress: Make a Deal on Debt – CNN.com
Confronted with record-low approval ratings, Congress seems determined to drive them down even further by planning another game of chicken with the debt ceiling this fall. The last time they tried this game, the United States lost its Triple-A credit … Continue reading
John Avlon on Primary Challenge to Sen. Luger – OutFront – CNN
At the close of one of the toughest primary challenges dealt an incumbent this year, Sen. Dick Lugar of Indiana argued in an interview Tuesday that he is one of the bright spots in a body many see dimly.
The Freedom Tower, Rising from Ashes – CNN.com
The World Trade Center is again the tallest building in New York one year after the killing of Osama bin Laden and more than 10 years after the attacks that brought them down. It is still a work in progress: … Continue reading
Romney and Fairness – OutFront – CNN
John Avlon on CNN’s Out Front talks with David Frum and Faiz Shakir about fairness and Mitt Romney’s campaign strategy for the begining of the 2012 presidential election.
Where’s the Outrage Over Republican’s ‘Communist’ Claim? – CNN.com
“I have here in my hand a list of 205 communists …” The ghost of Joe McCarthy’s ulcerous accusations hung over a disturbingly casual comment this past week by U.S. Rep. Allen West, R-Florida. When asked by a constituent at … Continue reading
Social Media Explodes in Aftermath of Plane Crash – Reliable Sources – CNN
Errol Louis, Josh Rogin, Jackie Kucinich, Al Tompkins and John Avlon on how citizen and professional journalists relied on social media in the immediate aftermath of the Asiana Airlines crash of Flight 214.
Palin, Huckabee and the Lure of Star Power – CNN.com
It’s tough to get quality people to run for political office these days. There’s the cult-like polarization, the vicious mudslinging, and the cost to families and finances. But there’s a new trend which promises to make the problem much worse: … Continue reading
Republicans struggle in Land of Lincoln – CNN.com
The Illinois primary should be a Republican Party homecoming. After all, this is the Land of Lincoln, home state of the first Republican president. But the party of Lincoln is no longer an easy fit for the state of Illinois. … Continue reading
George Clooney’s Sudan Focus Should Be Ours, Too – CNN.com
The slaughter of civilians in Sudan goes on with too little attention. But when George Clooney gets involved, the world takes notice. And that’s at least a step in the right direction. Clooney brought the media spotlight with him Friday, … Continue reading
Three Simple Ways to Make Congress Work – CNN.com
It’s not your imagination: Our dysfunctional divided Congress is the least productive and least popular in recent history. Some congressmen walk the halls like members of rival gangs. The simple job of reasoning together seems out of reach. A few … Continue reading
How Partisan Politics Drove Olympia Snowe Away – CNN.com
The Vital Center is under siege on Capital Hill. “Congress is now more polarized than at any time since the late 19th century,” attests the data-driven blog Vote View. It has gotten so bad that Sen. Olympia Snowe is throwing … Continue reading
GOP’s Radioactive Anti-Obama Rhetoric – CNN.com
The debates this presidential primary season have been less like Lincoln-Douglas than former heavyweight champ Buster Douglas — punch-drunk pugilism, providing entertainment and some great upsets along the way. But for all the excitement of the fights, there is a … Continue reading
Why has GOP turnout taken a dive? – CNN.com
Beneath Rick Santorum’s stunning three-state sweep on Tuesday stands another stubborn sign of dissatisfaction with the status quo: Republican turnout is down. I’m talking embarrassingly, disturbingly, hey-don’t-you-know-it’s-an-election-year bad. It is a sign of a serious enthusiasm gap among the rank … Continue reading
What Happened to Romney, the ‘Inevitable’ Candidate?
Newt Gingrich has pulled a Double Lazarus, coming back from the dead twice in this campaign to win decisively in South Carolina. Exit polls showed a broad and deep victory in this conservative state, with Newt winning tea partiers and … Continue reading