TIMING IS EVERYTHING: <a href="http://www.upi.com/view.cfm?StoryID=20041104-063332-9844r">ARAFAT IS DEAD</a>

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THE BUSH TEAM NOW HAS SOME VERY HARD DECISIONS TO MAKE. A transition in Palestinian leadership may be the best chance to set in place a credible path to a two-state solution in the Israel-Palestinian conflict. The passing of leaders — even ones we may detest — are important staging opportunities.

HUBRIS ON ALL FRONTS: DEMS NEED TO REFLECT

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TONIGHT, I ATTENDED THE D.C. GATHERINGS OF BOTH the Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee, as well as two other good parties. When I left my house tonight, I thought Kerry had won — based on exit polls, gossip, spin, Zogby, and others in the DNC and RNC with whom I have spoken….