What The Election Means For Foreign Policy (Yawn) -- Stephen Walt, Foreign Policy
I'm sure you political junkies out there are busy chewing over last night's election results, and I admit I spent a bit too much time last night reading 538.com and monitoring what was happening in various races. I like a three-ring circus as much as anyone, and it's hard to take one's eyes off a train-wreck too.
Of course, the really critical race to watch was for the County Board of Dekalb County, Illinois. The race in District 6 pitted incumbent Republican Steve Walt against Democrat Bob Brown, but somehow this important contest escaped the attention of CNN, the New York Times, and hot-shot election analysts like Nate Silver. So I can't confirm that my namesake won, but surely the outcome of that race must mean something.
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My Comment: Sad to say, but Stephen Walt is right. President Obama is still President, and the U.S. Senate is under Democrat control. I expect little change in foreign policy, and even less in the wars that are being fought in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the conflict against international terrorism and Al Qaeda.
But last nights election is a watershed in U.S. politics. 60+ Congressional districts changed hands, plus huge defeats for Democrats in state elections and governorships. The signs are clear .... the Democrats need to listen to what the American people want .... if not .... expect a repeat of last night's political slaughter in 2012.
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