Voting Present vs. Having Skin in the Game

Voting Present vs. Having Skin in the Game: "Voting Present vs. Having Skin in the Game

Many commentators discuss Obama's statements on Iran only in terms of providing moral support. I have done so myself, actually. John McCain too, who specifically disclaimed any intent to arm the protesters or take any other aggressive action against the regime in demanding Obama speak out more forcefully.

But the thing is, that's kind of disingenuous.

When a President speaks out forcefully on a regime's behavior, he's putting a little of his credibility on the line. He's risking some authority in a gamble, basically."

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