Americans are beginning to understand that the struggle against Islamic extremists hinges heavily on the fate of Afghanistan. That country got shortchanged by our focus on Iraq and is slipping back under Taliban control. But Afghans can push back if they get the right kind of aid from the United States and the international community.
Although much of the chaos has died down, the Missouri Republican Party still faces several problems in holding the governor's mansion in the November elections. Following incumbent Governor Matt Blunt's decision not to seek re-election, a double-handful of GOP hopefuls began plotting to seek the nomination.
Thumbs Up: Six weeks left in the semester. Thumbs Down: Westboro Baptist Church being in Springfield to protest a MODOT worker's funeral. Thumbs Up: March Madness taking media attention off of the increasingly negative election. Thumbs Down: No clear solution for Michigan and Florida primary debacle.
