Mar 21, 2013
I have been writing this “Purple Nation” column for a long time, waiting for the “purple moment” when President Obama and Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, would agree on an important position on the budget and deficits.
Feb 28, 2013
There are many pro-Israel Americans, including members of the American Jewish community, who believe that the best strategy for bringing Israel and the Palestinians to the peace table is for President Obama to try to appear neutral or even lean toward the Palestinian/Arab world viewpoint.
Feb 21, 2013
When will they ever learn? As obvious as are the fundamental rules of effective crisis management, time-tested over the ages, it is amazing how often the same mistakes are made by politicians and companies in the midst of a crisis.
Feb 14, 2013
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas deserves thanks. He managed to go so far over the top in showing poor taste in his shameful questioning of Chuck Hagel during the Armed Services Committee hearing on Hagel’s nomination as Defense secretary that he assured that Hagel will be confirmed.
Jan 29, 2013
Once in a while, a book about business theory and philosophy transcends the usual audience that reads “how to” business books — with lessons to be learned by everyone, business people and consumers alike. Such a book is "Conscious Capitalism," recently published by the Harvard Business Review Press.
Jan 18, 2013
By nominating Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., as secretary of State and former Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., as secretary of Defense, Barack Obama is the first president — and maybe the last — to have Vietnam War veterans as the two top members of his national security team.
Jan 8, 2013
I believe a president — Republican or Democrat — almost always deserves to have the Cabinet that he wishes, with the bar very, very high to oppose his choice.
Dec 20, 2012
The fact that she may be the most popular secretary of State in U.S. history is no surprise. All the qualities that made her so successful are familiar to those of us who have known her for a long time: always working hard, sensitive to others, smart, sees the big picture, great people skills.