As the first week of 2013 comes to a close, it is becoming apparent that the re-election of Barack Obama was not an inconsequential event. Already his relative toughness in negotiations, with important backing from the Democrats in the Senate, has staved off Republican attacks on Social Security and Medicare -- for now.
There is a feeling the Republican agenda is losing momentum, currency, and relativeness. These are days for what used to be called "cautious optimism."
And, as I said last week, the recent work of Prof. Seidman has given impetus to an examination of the role of the Constitution in political discourse. I will continue to have more to say about this in coming days and weeks.
There is a feeling the Republican agenda is losing momentum, currency, and relativeness. These are days for what used to be called "cautious optimism."
And, as I said last week, the recent work of Prof. Seidman has given impetus to an examination of the role of the Constitution in political discourse. I will continue to have more to say about this in coming days and weeks.
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