National security

Dems and convention coverage ignore national security

...Alas, this reads like a crime report, silent on mention of the attack’s connection to Islamic attacks. There is no suggestion that our half-hearted approach to fighting the Islamic State will change.

Republicans took a different tack. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) put out astatement:

...Democrats, as Republicans pointed out, on Monday night entirely omitted mention of the “Islamic State” or “ISIS.” They do so — and remain silent on the latest monstrosity — at their peril. Speaking to the Veterans of Foreign Wars on Tuesday, Hillary Clinton mentioned the topic, but only briefly: “We have to protect ourselves against terrorists. To do that, we need to lead other countries in stopping ISIS, al-Qaeda, and other radical jihadist groups. We shouldn’t leave that to the rest of the world to figure out on their own — that won’t keep us safe.” Perhaps she or someone on the podium tonight will find time to make a more complete statement of American determination.