Washington Watch Articles From 1999
1999-YEAR END LOOK AT 2000 RACES
As we approach the end of 1999, the presidential contests have become far more intriguing affairs then they appeared to be just a few months ago.
CANDIDATES AND PARTIES AGREE: ARAB AMERICANS ARE COURTED
The newspaper headlines reporting on this year’s Arab American National Leadership Conference said it best.
THE CTBT DEBACLE IN WASHINGTON
It is quite normal that in a presidential election year, partisan politicking replaces legislating in Washington.
ARAB AMERICANS: CRITICAL CHALLENGES IN 2000
The 2000 elections are shaping up to be the most hotly contested and most interesting races in many years. They will provide Arab Americans a significant opportunity to reestablish the political role of the community.
THE IRAQ DEBATE AS IT IS
I recently participated in a live debate carried on one of the Arab satellite networks. It was not so much a debate, however, as it was an exercise in frustration—for both my opponent and myself.
BUSH AND GORE FACE FRONTRUNNER BLUES
This week the 2000 presidential race accelerated dramatically as both the Democratic and Republican frontrunners push their campaigns into high gear.
THE FIGHT WITHIN THE GOP
The Republican Party (GOP) is working its way through more than a Presidential primary.
REUPUBLICANS DEBATE ISOLATIONISM
The U.S. debate over NATO’s military campaign to stop Serbian crimes in Kosovo is exposing deep divisions within the Republican Party (GOP).
DEMOCRACY AND DEBATE
In a democracy, most major policy issues, both foreign and domestic, are subjected to intense public debate. Through this political process, policy is influenced and shaped. This can be one of democracy’s greatest strengths.