He spreads the blame all around: to the apparently xenophobic overreaction among Democratic and Republican quarters, and to the White House for perhaps “unleashing the dogs of anti-Arab prejudice,” and then botching the PR last week.
He also reports that Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) is suffering heartburn from the news. As much as I like Thune (he’s genuine and affable in person), he continues to disappoint. Remember the fit he threw over BRAC last year and then withdrew support for the Bolton nomination? I know the Great Plains states lean populist, but once in a while their representatives should exercise some sensible leadership.
