Politics of Terror Returns

“The politics of terrorism have returned with a vengeance for the midterm elections,” The Hill reports.

“National security dominated the first election cycles after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, with Democrats fearful of being labeled unpatriotic if they criticized then-President George W. Bush. The Republican advantage eroded years later as public opinion soured against the Iraq War. By the time President Obama sought reelection in 2012, he was able to tout the killing of Osama bin Laden to portray Democrats as the party of strength in foreign policy.”

“But now, with the 13th anniversary of 9/11 just days away, Obama and the Democrats are back on the defensive.”