Here is your R&D for October 21st:
W. Va. election becomes a test for Obama from the Washington Post
In this op-ed, conservative columnist George Will writes that the West Virginia Senate race is a major test for President Obama because his policies could drag down West Virginia’s popular Democratic Governor Joe Manchin.
Key Senate Battles Tighten from the Wall Street Journal
The number of Senate races considered “tossups” has jumped over the last several days. Democratic candidates have tightened races in Colorado, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, while Republican candidates have gotten closer in Nevada and California.
Iraq’s Stalemate from the New York Times
In this op-ed piece, the New York Times argues that Iraq’s political stalemate is creating ethnic problems and delaying much needed reforms.
President Hosni Mubarak sets Egypt election date from the BBC
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has set November 28th as the date for Egypt’s parliamentary elections. This election is a milestone for women because 64 seats in the 518-member parliament can only be contested by female candidates.
Stiffing Havana from Foreign Policy (Online)
Why is the U.S. MIA in Cuba despite the Castro brothers implementing needed economic reforms? This article seeks to explain why.