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Robin Lustig – US presidential candidates are kicking around the idea of a “League of Democracies”. While the UN is clearly a flawed organisation, European countries are cautious of undermining it, and wary of neoconservative “democratic evangelism”. As someone in the comments adds: “I guess Israel would be one of the first ones to be included in this “league”, right?”
Labour Outlook – How the Cabinet voted on the Hybrid Embryo bill. No surprises, guaranteed.
Guardian – Obama warns the GOP to “lay off” his wife, Michelle. Tim Worstall explains why he’s too late.
Political Betting – Is Alan Milburn plotting Brown’s overthrow after the expected defeat in the Crewe & Nantwich by-election?
Earthpal – Ever see Alexander Payne’s political masterpiece, Election? The Earthpal household have their own budding Tracy Flick.