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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 SHOPPING AT THE DORA MARKET. Kimberly Kagan counters a Washington Post report from Iraq. [T]he clearing of Dora has made possible the reopening of the Dora market — which is now fair evidence of the value of the new strategy and tactics that General Petraeus brought to Iraq. It may seem like a “Potemkin village” to those ignorant of the changes in that neighborhood over the past 12 months — or to those determined to cast doubt on the possibility of American success in Iraq. But to anyone who visited Dora — as I did in May (on two battlefield circulations through the neighborhood, not the market) — while American forces were embarking on the extremely dangerous and difficult task of dismantling the al Qaeda stronghold and fending of JAM fighters, the Dora market is indeed a symbol. It is a symbol of the success that is possible when we persevere in the right approach in Iraq. CEDAR WATCH.: David Pryce-Jones says Lebanon is key. TREAD LIGHTLY WITH DEAN. ONLY IN THE NRO DIGEST. National Review Online Hill reporter David Freddoso reports: Sen. Barack Obama’s presidential campaign sent an e-mail yesterday to supporters with an interesting version of the 2004 presidential campaign’s history: In mid-September 2003, national polls showed Joe Lieberman to be the frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination. Then John Kerry won the Iowa caucus and the New Hampshire primary, and the shift in momentum carried him to a decisive victory. The lesson: early polls don’t mean a thing and success in crucial early-state contests will win the Democratic nomination.In fact, Lieberman led the field not in “the national polls” but in just one ABC news poll in September 2003. He also shared a lead with Vermont Gov. Howard Dean in one Quinnipiac poll from that month. But looking back at those national polls, Dean was the frontrunner already in several of them. The real story of election 2004 was how Kerry suddenly overtook and embarrassed Dean, who seemed to be far and away the favorite candidate before the Iowa Caucuses. But Dean, of course, is now the Democratic-party chairman, and the Obama campaign would just as soon avoid retelling the story of how he imploded despite leads in the early polls COMPROMISING NATIONAL SECURITY. “Halfway Republicans” should realize that it isn’t worth risking the war to become a media darling, according to Rich Lowry. PRIVATE KATIE. W. Thomas Smith finds that she holds her own in battleground reporting -- take a look. TICK TOCK. Kathryn Lopez talks with Michael Ledeen about the looming threat of Iran. IRAN NEWS ROUNDUP. Michael Rubin with the latest from Tehran to Chabahar and everything in between. ‘MAVERICK’ MICHIGAN. Mark Hemingway wonders if the rebellious Wolverine State might be just what the doctor ordered for the ailing McCain campaign. FUNNY MONEY. Michelle Malkin follows the flow of dirty money from Norman Hsuthrough all the layers of the Democratic party. STOP GENDERING HER! The Corner catches Bill Clinton pandering to the “You go, girl!” audience of Oprah. REPORTING EVERYONE’S MISTAKES…EXCEPT OUR OWN. Is Jonah Goldberg the only one in the media who remembers the reports of “rape gangs” and “snipers” after Katrina? This hurricane of hurricane retrospectives was no doubt long in the works, as editors like to put stories “in the can” for vacation time. The media seemed to cover every angle, particularly the Bush administration’s missteps in response to the disaster. And while some might quibble with this or that characterization or selection of facts, ultimately the media were doing what they’re supposed to do: hold government accountable.WE’LL KEEP THEM IN OUR PRAYERS. Kathryn Lopez doubts that the MSM will ever “get religion.” WILL DEMOCRATS GO TO WAR? (NO, NOT THAT ONE). Jack Pitney has some questions. NO SANCTUARY. Senator John Kyl on how to serve justice to criminal aliens. BUSH SEDUCES HILLARY…AND RUDY! Chris Matthews goes wild with jealousy! DARTMOUTH DRAMA. Michael O’Brien reports on the trustee distrust at Dartmouth. MORE FEES, PLEASE. Travis Kavulla finds another hidden cost in higher ed. DEBATE, ANYONE? That’s not all for today…TUNE INTO to National Review Online for coverage of tonight’s Republican debate. “The Campaign Spot” and “The Corner” will be liveblogging. And, yes, we’ll be watching Leno, too. Bring your own beer. NRO, EASY. SIGN UP FOR “NRO DIGEST” E-MAIL DELIVERY. Just enter your e-mail address below to sign up for e-mail delivery of this feature every weekday and we’ll do the rest: |
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