The Left's Worst Enemy

As liberals roll over on health care and Afghanistan, the president is latching onto conservative policies, says Reihan Salam—and the left, not Obama, will be blamed and discredited.

Published Dec. 16 2009 1:40AM EST

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The Left's Worst Enemy

As liberals roll over on health care and Afghanistan, the president is latching onto conservative policies, says Reihan Salam—and the left, not Obama, will be blamed and discredited.

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