The Chicago Sun-Time's has a great blog by Lynn Sweet who is following the senator as he travels through the Middle East and Europe on "O-Force-One."
IRAQ & AFGHANISTAN
This aspect of the trip seems to have gone extremely well especially because of events on the ground in Afghanistan, statements by Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki and the 3-point shot.
ISRAEL & PALESTINE
The imagery looked great. Again, I am dismayed by the lack of even handedness in dealing with the Palestinians. Why no press statements with Prime Minister Abbas? Why again this foray into discussing final settlement issues such as the status of Jerusalem? Or a visit to any Palestinian sites, perhaps one that gives insight into Palestinian daily life.
I am losing hope that Obama is going to deal fairly with the Palestinians, which is a great shame. I think he has as great an opportunity as any US President has had to move the peace process forward.
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The catch though is that his ability to deal fairly with the Israel-Palestine issue becomes a moot point if he is not voted into office.
that's true. i guess the thing about Obama is that it sometimes becomes unclear what he actually believes and what he's saying to get elected. we'll just have to hold him to account if he enters office...
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