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Opening Argument - Cheering Obama, With Doubts

by Stuart Taylor Jr

Sat. Jan. 12, 2008


Hillary Rodham Clinton's New Hampshire comeback was impressive. But I remain convinced that if Barack Obama can show he is tough enough and pragmatic enough to win the presidency and serve with distinction, it would be the best thing that could happen to America and the world.


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"Opening Argument" offers a legal perspective on current events ranging from White House policy matters to Supreme Court rulings and appointments.


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Previously in Opening Argument

  • 01 05, 2008 Opening Argument - Don't Do a 5-4 This Time
  • 12 15, 2007 Opening Argument - Interrogation: Anti-Bush Overreaction
  • 12 08, 2007 Opening Argument - Honesty: Hillary's Glass House
  • 12 01, 2007 Opening Argument - Ending Bush's War on Due Process
  • 11 17, 2007 Opening Argument - The Death Penalty: Slowly Fading?

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