With the Turks playing mediator, the Israelis and Syrians are engaged in peace talks. Could this mean that the Syrians are trying to distance themselves from Iran, or are they playing a double game?

In Qatar, peace talks conclude between the various Lebanese factions. Hezbollah comes out having achieved it's goals. It seems clear now that Hezbollah does not want to take over Lebanon (and they may believe, despite their recent military victories, that they do not yet have the power to do so), but rather slowly gain power to do what they wish as they bide their time, expecting an eventual victory. Of course, the real victor may be Iran.

As Hillary Clinton campaigns in Florida, one has to wonder what it is she hopes to accomplish. Could it be that she really thinks she can pull it out in the end? Does she hope to pressure Obama to put her on the ticket? Does she want to cripple Obama so that he loses in November, thus opening the door for her to run again in 2012? Facts are stubborn things. It is a fact that she cannot beat him in pledged delegates when the voting comes to an end. It is a fact that the super delegates will not, under those circumstances, deny him the nomination and thus, at a stroke, ensure a massive backlash from African-American and other core Democratic Party constituencies. Therefore, she will not win the nomination. So, again, what is she up to?

Also in Florida, according to this story, many Jews are expressing doubts about Obama.

Here is a good historical example as to why a President might not want to talk with his adversaries.

Joe Lieberman wonders what happened to his party's former steadfastness on foreign policy and security issues. He goes on to answer his own question.

Dick Morris, looking at recent polling data, foresees a potential GOP Senate massacre in November. I'm sticking with my earlier prediction of a 5 seat loss, but it could be worse.

Bob Novak sees the McCain campaign refusing to fight on Obama's ground. Good for them. I am still a lot more optimistic about McCain than I am about the GOP in general.

Iraqi troops are welcomed in Sadr City. Another sign that the new strategy in Iraq is working.

Robert Samuelson examines middle class anxiety.