You Can Almost See Voters Nodding Their

Obama Shows No Sign Of Easing Up On Negativity.

'argo,' 'lincoln,' And 'zero Dark Thirty,' Three Films Honored With Best Picture Oscar Nominations, Lionize Their Washington-anchored Protagonists As Crafty, Competent, And Virtually Incorruptible.

Don't Kid Yourself. President Obama's Decision To Withdraw 33,000 Troops From Afghanistan Before He Stands For Reelection Is Not Driven By The United States' 'position Of Strength' In The War Zone As Much As It Is By Grim Economic And Political Realities At Home.

President Obama Is Casting His Lot In The Middle Of A Debate As Old As America Itself: Are We Rugged Individualists Pulling Ourselves Up By The Bootstraps? Or Are We A Nation Of Community, All Connected And Counting On One Another?

In Washington, Compromise Has Become A Dirty Word.