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Washington - In a famous 1979 television interview, Democratic presidential contender Ted Kennedy flubbed a softball question: "Why do you want to be president?" Mr.

State college, Pa. - American parents shoot ourselves in the foot by making our children the center of our universe. And we certainly don't help our kids, either.

Vice presidential candidate Joe Biden's speech at the Democratic National Convention was great. As I write, he hasn't given it yet, but these are my favorite parts:

Eugene, Ore. - "Cap and trade" is the rage today as a primary solution to global warming. But the European Union's struggle with this approach indicates it has an uncertain future. This is because global warming, at its core, is not a technology or policy problem. It is the greatest failure of thought in human history.

Creators Syndicate - The American people should be eternally grateful to Old Europe for having spiked the Bush-McCain plan to bring Georgia into NATO.

Creators Syndicate - Lawyers call this a "declaration against interest."

The Nation -- A couple of days ago, I ran into Jane Mayer, whose impressive new book, The Dark Side, chronicles the Bush Administration's lawlessness.

Creators Syndicate - A year after taking power, in June 1934, Adolf Hitler made his first visit abroad — to his idol Benito Mussolini in Venice.

This week, Barack Obama's challenge is to select a running mate who's young, hip, and whose accomplishments in life don't overshadow Obama's. Allow me to suggest Kevin Federline.

After 30 years, one of America's most intractable social problems is finally turning around: Overall homelessness has fallen 12 percent since 2005. Thanks goes to a eureka insight, followed by a coordinated nationwide push. The progress proves that Americans at all levels can tackle difficult challenges if they commit to them.

Vice presidential candidate Joe Biden's speech at the Democratic National Convention was great. As I write, he hasn't given it yet, but these are my favorite parts:

Obama on the Ropes

Creators Syndicate - Lawyers call this a "declaration against interest."

This week, Barack Obama's challenge is to select a running mate who's young, hip, and whose accomplishments in life don't overshadow Obama's. Allow me to suggest Kevin Federline.

Washington - In a famous 1979 television interview, Democratic presidential contender Ted Kennedy flubbed a softball question: "Why do you want to be president?" Mr.

Creators Syndicate - As the Democrats convene in Denver to celebrate Hillary Clinton and nominate Barack Obama, a tiny minority of her supporters continues to behave petulantly. They whine, they bluster, they agitate themselves and each other. But what is it about Sen. Clinton's repeated endorsements of her former opponent that they cannot understand? How do they honor her by undermining him?

Cambridge, Mass. - In her compelling speech at the Democratic Convention Monday night, Michelle Obama took an important step toward reassuring voters that the Obamas are, at their core, just another American family. With grace, warmth, and a light touch, she confronted her husband's greatest electoral vulnerability as the campaign for the White House enters its final ten-week sprint.

Creators Syndicate - The American people should be eternally grateful to Old Europe for having spiked the Bush-McCain plan to bring Georgia into NATO.

Eugene, Ore. - "Cap and trade" is the rage today as a primary solution to global warming. But the European Union's struggle with this approach indicates it has an uncertain future. This is because global warming, at its core, is not a technology or policy problem. It is the greatest failure of thought in human history.

The Nation -- Denver shows that Barack Obama is master of the pop-in.

WASHINGTON -- As Hillary Clinton gave the speech of her life Tuesday night, I found myself wondering how her life would have proceeded had she not married Bill Clinton. It was a strange response on my part, I admit, but there it was.

Voters aren't likely to hear much before the election about plans to end government support for two giants in home finance, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Yet like house prices, the federally backed entities are on the skids – as is the whole idea of Washington continuing to aid investment in a market often treated like a big bet.

Washington - In a famous 1979 television interview, Democratic presidential contender Ted Kennedy flubbed a softball question: "Why do you want to be president?" Mr.

Washington - How would you feel about your personal health information flowing freely over the Internet between public health officials, healthcare providers, insurance and data clearinghouse companies, and others – without your permission?

State college, Pa. - American parents shoot ourselves in the foot by making our children the center of our universe. And we certainly don't help our kids, either.

Today's rumination stems from this proposition: As writers, sometimes we try too hard.

Washington (The Weekly Standard) Vol. 013, Issue 47 - 9/1/2008 - A funny thing happened this summer: John McCain taunted Barack Obama into making a trip to Iraq, whereupon the press looked around and finally noticed what those who were paying attention had known for some months now.

Obama on the Ropes

Joe Biden has been around so long -- he was elected to the Senate in 1972, when Barack Obama was 11 -- that just about anyone involved in politics has a Biden story. Here's mine.

Dallas - Dear Recession,