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Early voting should be permitted. The Success of Early Voting

The U.S. should remove North Korea from its states sponsoring terrorism list. We’re glad to see that the nuclear deal with North Korea is back on track.

The U.S. should not use military force to disarm North Korea. "Mr. Obama also must leave no doubt that he will push the Security Council to impose dormant sanctions if North Korea walks away from the deal."

Sonia Sotomayor is a good choice to replace Justice Souter. President Obama seems to have made an inspired choice in picking Judge Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court.

President Obama's first 100 days were satisfactory. In his first 100 days, President Obama has started to show Americans just what he meant.

Memos about CIA torture techniques should have been released by the Obama Administration. And President Obama deserves credit for overruling his own C.I.A. director and ordering that the memos be made public.

Federal judge Jay Bybee should be impeached for authoring memos that justified Bush Administration interrogation techniques. Congress should impeach him.

Congress should have oversight over private military contractors. "...make all contractors liable under American criminal law, regardless of what agency they work for."

The U.S. military should not award the Purple Heart to soldiers suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). decision not to award the Purple Heart to soldiers suffering from PTSD strikes us as reasonable and well considered

Eric Holder is a good choice for U.S. Attorney General. "After eight years of shameful policies and politicization at the Justice Department, Eric Holder has made a strong case that he is well suited to lead the needed overhaul."

President Obama's inauguration speech was good. " In about 20 minutes, he swept away eight years of President George Bush’s false choices and failed policies and promised to recommit to America’s most cherished ideals."

Tom Daschle was a good choice to be Barack Obama's Secretary of Health and Human Services. Barack Obama sure picked the right man to stage manage his health care reforms...

Israel's military action in Gaza has been appropriate. With its ground incursion into Gaza, Israel has gambled that it can finally silence the Hamas rockets that have terrorized its people for years. We sympathize with that goal.

Governor Blagojevich should resign. " If Mr. Blagojevich were less narcissistic, he would leave public service forthwith so constituents might get beyond the embarrassment of his administration."

The post-cease fire Israeli air strikes in Gaza were justified. "Israel must defend itself."

Gun owners should not be allowed to carry guns in national parks. "Loaded guns — concealed or unconcealed — are completely inconsistent with that purpose and with the enjoyment of visitors who do not wish to come armed."

Janet Napolitano is a good choice for U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security. Lucky country. Poor Arizona.

Hillary Clinton is a good choice for Barack Obama's Secretary of State. "We have long admired Mrs. Clinton for her determination and her judgment and believe she will bring both to her new office at a critical time."

Barack Obama's national security team is "Satisfactory." President-elect Barack Obama’s national security team is a relief.

Obama's campaign was the most significant factor contributing to his election victory. "His triumph was decisive and sweeping, because he saw what is wrong with this country" and "offered a government that...will do those things beyond the power of individual citizens."

John McCain and Barack Obama should not suspend their campaigns until Congress passes a bailout plan. "Absence of Leadership"

Barack Obama should win the 2008 presidential election. Senator Barack Obama of Illinois has proved that he is the right choice to be the 44th president of the United States.

Changes to the Social Security system are necessary. Congress must act to put Social Security on more secure footing.

Iraq's oil revenue should be used to finance all of the country's reconstruction. "Iraq has committed $44.8 million to the project but should pay for the whole thing."

Joe Biden won the 2008 vice presidential debate. Palin's lack of experience "painfully evident"

Sarah Palin was not a good choice for John McCain's vice presidential candidate. "Choosing Ms. Palin raises serious questions about Mr. McCain’s qualifications."

The U.S. should be a member of the World Trade Organization. "We fear the whole process is on the verge of collapse."

People residing illegally in the United States should be offered a path to citizenship. "Like immigrants, good employers need a path to get right and stay right with the law. "

The federal government should subsidize Amtrak. Give Amtrak a fighting chance

The U.S. should provide economic aid to Pakistan. "Congress should move quickly to approve the aid"

The U.S. should play an active role in the Israel-Palestine peace process. U.S. leaders should actively pressure both sides to seek a peaceful resolution. "...the next American administration will need to be truly committed to diplomacy — and a lot more adept at it."

Diplomatic measures or pressure are the appropriate next steps that the U.S. should take with North Korea. "That would make the world a safer place."

The U.S. should engage in bilateral talks with North Korea. "Now that American diplomats finally have been freed to negotiate, there is a chance that North Korea can be persuaded to give up its weapons."

The Second Amendment permits restrictions on an individual's right to purchase firearms. "The Supreme Court on Thursday all but ensured that even more Americans will die senselessly"

The U.S. military should increase troop levels in Afghanistan. "American and NATO troops are needed as much as ever in Afghanistan."

Iraq's national oil industry should not be privatized. "...establish in law the rules for managing Iraq’s abundant natural resources with as much transparency as possible."

The U.S. should act to stop the genocide in Darfur, Sudan. "The Bush administration has its heart in the right place on Darfur."

Congress should pass the Webb-Hagel G.I. Bill. " Thankfully, the new G.I. Bill has strong bipartisan support in Congress."

Israel should not use force against Iran. "...an attack on Iran would be a disaster."

There should not be term limits for elected officials. "[Term limits] diminish democracy, arbitrarily deny choice, reduce accountability and squander experience."