Must-miss: the White House Deficit SummitVice US President Joe Biden will be the host and mediator of the White House’s recently announced Deficit Summit. There’s nothing like a good ol’ fashioned exercise in vitriolic futility, writes Adam Sorensen.
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Crikey Says: Crikey says: the public mood on WikiLeaks
Proof that Prime Minister Julia Gillard has misjudged the public mood on WikiLeaks.
Could there be an Obama-Clinton joint ticket?
To revive a government languishing in the polls and install an heir apparent for the 2016 Presidential election, the idea of Hilary Clinton replacing Joe Biden as US Vice President must appeal to some Democrats. But what is the likelihood of it actually happening?
How much is Obama worth?
The White House has released Barack Obama and Joe Biden’s 2009 financial disclosure forms. Amongst other revelations: the First Dog, Bo, is worth $1600, Obama scored $1.4 million for his Nobel prize win, and he has been making millions in book royalties since taking office.
Joe Biden: Why we’re throwing out most of our nukes (but keeping a few, just in case)
In an op-ed for the LA Times, US VP Joe Biden explains the Obama administration’s new nuclear arms strategy: fewer nukes, but billions more bucks to make sure the ones they keep are as threatening as ever.
Is the US and Israel love affair about to break up?
The relationship between Israel and the US is at crisis point, says The Economist, with Barack Obama becoming increasingly fed up after Israel’s announcement of 1600 new houses to be built in Palestinian Jerusalem.
America: the fall of the Empire
It’s the ‘Age of Angst’ in the States, with growing concern in the US that the GFC is making them lose their world leader top spot. Is the media freak out valid? asks Andrew Nagorski.
Biden may cause Cold War II?
Russia aren’t laughing over US vice president Joe Biden’s recent insults against Russia, which brought potential political problems and Dick Cheney comparisons.
Biden and Palin agree; media treats them differently
When Sarah Palin says it, it’s stupid. When US VP Biden says it, he gets graded on a curve, says Joe Taranto about reaction to their comments on Israel’s military rights against Iran.
Guy Rundle: How the US is brewing imperialism with disengagement
Media around the world have been screaming that Biden had given the green light for an attack on Iran in his interview on ‘This Week’ with George Stephanopolous.
Obama walks a tightrope on Iran
Benjamin Sarlin examines the uber-cautious rhetoric employed by the White House on Iran.
Only Benjamin Netanyahu can go to Palestine
Israeli PM Netanyahu agreed to talk, but he gave no hint of the shape of a political settlement he might be willing to accept. Still he’s the best hope for peace.
Biden aiming to keep seat in family?
Joe Biden still hasn’t resigned from the Senate — could be he grooming his son for the seat? asks MSNBC.
Behind Biden
The Herald Tribune looks at the life and background of Joe Biden.
Biden says McCain is “loose”
Joe Biden believes McCain has been “getting a little loose”, reports Real Clear Politics.
Abolish the vice presidency
From the 12th amendment to the current campaign, the LA Times analyses the institution of the vice presidency and considers its historic legacy.
Palin exceeds expectations
The woman who portrayed herself as a Washington outsider has overcome obvious nerves in the debate against Senator Biden. The Guardian reports on Governor Palin’s performance in the debating arena.
The nightmare VP debate scenario
According to the Huffington Post, the VP debate has the potential to spiral out of control for both candidates.
The Poll Bludger dicussion thread: Palin v Biden
Crikey blogger William Bowe is hosting a discussion of the Palin-Biden debate over at his The Poll Bludger blog. 210 comments and counting!
