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Port Insecurity
By Rich Galen

This port deal is not a national security issue. It is an issue of this administration having a continuing problem with understanding how these things will play in the public's mind and not taking steps to set the stage so these things don't come as a shock and are presented in their worst possible light. Want to know what's really behind all this? We are 253 days from the midterm election. It's not about port security; it's about incumbent security…

(Emphasis mine - HH)