It's worth remembering George W. Bush, Barack Obama also came in thinking they had the magic key to better, warmer relations with Russia; those efforts ended in tears.
Rich LowryBecause liberalism typically doesn't sell in American presidential politics, liberal candidates tend to run as culturally conservative centrists.
Rich LowryMessage to Obama: Fighting the Clinton machine won't be as easy as picking up favorable press clips.
Rich LowryComedians still make fun of Bill's out-of-control appetites, but with Hillary, the mockery is about how she lets nothing be out of control.
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