Pelosi’s Historic Handiwork
Nancy Pelosi’s role in orchestrating Biden’s departure from the race demonstrates that the former speaker may be the most savvy political mind in modern American history.
Dan Schnur is the U.S. Politics Editor for the Jewish Journal. He teaches courses in politics, communications, and leadership at UC Berkeley, USC and Pepperdine. He hosts the monthly webinar “The Dan Schnur Political Report" for the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall. Follow Dan's work at www.danschnurpolitics.com
Nancy Pelosi’s role in orchestrating Biden’s departure from the race demonstrates that the former speaker may be the most savvy political mind in modern American history.
It’s simply not possible to ascertain what Biden’s physical or mental state will be in four weeks, four months or four years.
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They can and should apologize to a respected faculty number whose life was turned upside down this year for no good reason.
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If Israel is to recognize a Palestinian state, then the Palestinians should be obligated to recognize Israel – as a Jewish state.
Both are talking tough for the moment, but leaving themselves sufficient wiggle room for future deal-making.