The Democrats and National Security

The New York Review of Books by Samantha Powers | Aug. 4, 2008 (Review)

Since the Vietnam War the Republican Party has developed a reputation for having a superior approach to national security. Americans have long trusted the views of Democrats on the environment, the economy, education, and health care, but national security is the one matter about which Republicans have maintained what political scientists call "issue ownership."

Partly, this is for particular historical reasons. President Eisenhower initiated ... Full Story »

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by Fred Gatlin - Oct. 1, 2008

This is a very long and interesting review of national security in the last 40 years . It appears that both Republicans and Democrats have not provided good security, but the Republicans have more favorable positions. Now after the almost eight years of the Bush Administration, the Democrats may be able to provide national security. We can only hope someone does.