‘Left, Right & Center’: Afghanistan, ‘Newtiny’ and the Weiner Effect

Posted on Jun 10, 2011

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As Leon Panetta—you might know him from his most recent appearance as head of the CIA—took another step in his transition to the role of defense secretary, he had to deal with some pointed questions about America’s role in Afghanistan. Also: Were Newt Gingrich’s presidential aspirations cut short by the mass exodus of his campaign team? And of course, this week’s “Left, Right & Center” panel, featuring Tony Blankley, Matt Miller, E.J. Dionne and Chrystia Freeland, discussed the PR disaster that Rep. Anthony Weiner wrought. Listen and learn.  —KA

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