GOP Intel Committee Chair Against Arming Rebels: ‘We just don’t have a good handle on who they are’

via Think Progress Speaking on MSNBC last night, Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI), the chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, explained to host Andrea Mitchell why he, unlike his party mates Sen. John McCain and Mitt Romney, opposes arming the Syrian… Continue Reading

Former Top Israeli Spy Chief: Attacking Iran ‘Could Accelerate The Procurement Of The Bomb’

via Think Progress The former chief of Israel’s vaunted Mossad spy agency, Meir Dagan, has already said that he thinks “an attack on Iran before you’re exploring all other approaches is not the right way to do it.” He has spelled… Continue Reading

House Amendment Demands Report On ‘Consequences Of A Military Strike Against Iran’

via Think Progress Many of Washington’s more hawkish voices have sought to downplay or drown out discussions about a possible military attack on Iran’s nuclear program. Even as the Obama administration has kept all options on the table regarding iran’s nuclear… Continue Reading

Romney To Meet With Right-Wing Billionaire Sheldon Adelson

via Think Progress Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson and his family are unafraid of using their money in politics. They purportedly gave $20 million to Newt Gingrich’s failed run for the Republican presidential nomination — and reportedly weighed an astounding $100 million donation. But… Continue Reading

Romney Calls On Obama To Adopt A Syria Strategy Administration Has Already Reportedly Adopted

via Think Progress After a massacre of civilians on Friday night in Syria — including dozens of children — which the U.N. strongly hinted was perpetrated by government forces, presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney blamed the Obama administration for not taking… Continue Reading