This week, at a Brussels economic summit described as “make or break,” European leaders came together but drew the line at uniting. Meanwhile, back on this side of the Atlantic, conservatives mull Newt Gingrich’s presidential prospects and President Obama speechifies. Luckily we have “Left, Right & Center” regulars Robert Scheer, Tony Blankley and Matt Miller, as well as guest panelist Michelle Cottle, to help us make sense of it all. –KA

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