American Enterprise Institute
U.S. faces hurdles if it chooses to extradite NSA leaker Snowden to face criminal charges
The United States government has begun a criminal investigation in response to data program leaker Edward Snowden’s actions. While President Barack Obama declined to address Snowden specifically, in a national TV interview Monday night, he mounted a spirited defense of the NSA surveillance program at large.
Climate change a political hot potato for presidential candidates
Back in 2008, climate change was an issue Sen. John McCain and then-Sen. Barack Obama mostly agreed on. It was real and needed to be dealt with. Today, it’s an issue that Obama and his Republican challengers agree shouldn’t be talked about. Thus are the politics of climate change in a time of economic stagnation.
With Gingrich surging, Romney brings advantages into Florida ‘dogfight’
Newt Gingrich picked up a double-digit victory in South Carolina over one-time frontrunner Mitt Romney on Saturday. With less than a week to go, the election turns toward Florida, where Romney may be able to use his campaign war chest to his advantage. But Gingrich is already surging.
VIDEO: With S.C. Primary looming, voters have much to think about
It’s been a busy week in politics. Candidates have dropped out (Rick Perry), ex-wives have stepped forward (Marianne Gingrich) and tax returns have been discussed (Mitt Romney). Oh and Stephen Colbert would like you to support Herman Cain. Come Saturday, voters will have a lot upon which to base their election decisions.