Obama and the Jews: is 61% enough?
"Barack Obama is faring better than might be expected among Jewish voters" a new Gallup poll says. "Expected" by whom?

Obama: Bush and Clinton are the same on Iran
While the American policy towards Israel does not seem to be an issue, Israel still finds itself in the middle of an acute disagreement between Obama and Clinton.

There's no moral virtue in talking to one's enemies
"Engagement" is the tool now being used by Hamas and Syria - assisted by Carter - as they try to escape and counter the isolation being applied to them. Making the case for it helps them achieve their goal

The superdelegates are in a quandary
The long-term question is how the Democratic party will resolve the rifts that have formed in its delicate fabric.

Talking about war with Iran is not necessarily bad
"Drum beat of war scares and denials" can have "useful diplomatic impact", writes Anthony Cordesman of CSIS. Something worth reading when Iran, again, is labeled major sponsor of terror, and the U.S. is sending a second carrier to the Gulf.