Week In Politics: Sandy And Election Day
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Commentary
NPR Double Take
Double Take 'Toons: Sandy Trap?()
Hurricane Sandy presented pitfalls for Mitt Romney and President Obama. Malcom Mayes sees a president a little too eager about the storm, while Signe Wilkinson thinks Romney is eager to have the federal government do too little.
Simon Says
Emergency Workers Heroes Even Before Sandy()
November 3, 2012 On Halloween night this week, millions of children tumbled into their neighborhoods dressed as superheroes. But that night, true superheroes were at work in uniforms, not costumes.
NPR Double Take
Double Take 'Toons: Bent-Ghazi?()
November 3, 2012 In light of new details about the U.S. Consulate attack in Benghazi, will some people still argue the incident symbolizes the Obama administration's duplicity, or that Republicans are exploiting the deaths in Libya for political gain? Adam Zyglis and Eric Allie have taken their stands.
13.7: Cosmos And Culture
After Sandy: What Do We Do Now?()
November 2, 2012 Americans haven't been scared of climate change. At least not until Sandy. How will fear make itself felt as we move forward, seek solutions, and raise our children? Commentator Alva Noë asks if this is a turning point for the United States.
NPR Double Take
Double Take 'Toons: Christie Cross? ()
November 2, 2012 Governor Chris Christie has been lauded and criticized for his praise of President Obama's assistance to the storm ravaged state of New Jersey. Rob Tornoe and J. D. Crowe see different forms of pragmatism at play.
NPR Double Take
Double Take 'Toons: It's A Small Galaxy After All()
November 2, 2012 Disney announced its acquisition of Lucasfilm and its Star Wars and Indiana Jones properties. Disney also announced plans to bring episodes VII-IX to a theater near you. Joe Heller sees a victory for the evil empire, while Randy Bish thinks it's an ill-suited match. Jar Jar Binks had no comment.
