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The rich, the poor, and the presidency
Can a state's political allegiance be predicted by whether the rich and poor live near one another? Yes, and as income inequality increases, that's bad news for Republicans.
Four Debate Questions for Obama and Romney
China, Syria, the Arab Spring, the globalized economy, the future of the American military--the candidates have a chance to offer substantive answers on substantive questions. But will they?
Goldman Sachs and the sophisticated investor: Who’s duping whom?
In his interview with "60 Minutes," erstwhile Goldman VP Greg Smith echoed a meme of financial crisis litigation against the bank: Goldman unloaded toxic securities on unsophisticated investors who had no idea what they were buying. The argument has found traction with several judges, but Goldman argues that investors have only themselves to blame.
Obama, Romney missing the point on Libya
Both presidential nominees fail to see that the United States and its allies went beyond their declared objective in Libya of protecting civilian areas under threat of attack to promoting rapid and violent regime change. This left the country in the hands of a fledgling rebel political leadership, which has tenuous control over the country’s militia groups.
Magazines vs digital startups
Simon Dumenco has a question: would you rather own a magazine, or a digital startup?
Euro zone doesn’t need Disziplin union
At their summit last week, European leaders nudged forward plans for a fiscal union with discipline as its leitmotif. Such a union is neither desirable nor necessary. It may not be politically feasible either.
Romney’s big chance with Jewish voters
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney at the Monday foreign policy debate, should play to the Jewish TV audience like he was the star of a Borscht Belt revue.MOST COMMENTED
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