According to a report by Reuters earlier today, "Moscow is ready to help Cuba develop its own space center." The Russian government says it is ready to renew ties to the communist nation after relations were severed during the fall of the Soviet Union."
This news comes as an announcement is made that U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice will make a speech tomorrow about the United States' relationship with Russia following the conflict in Georgia. She plans to discuss possible repercussions.
Why hasn't this issue played a larger role in the presidential campaigns of Obama and McCain? Hopefully it will. While the economy is of major concern, the problematic relations with Russia could have a much bigger long-term effect on our country. As McCain is slipping back in the polls again after a Palin high, one wonders if he will inject this issue into the debate. It would probably be a smart thing to do considering most would agree that it would be a strong point for him in comparison to Obama.
It's a very delicate situation though as whoever comes out and starts talking about it first could get the edge on the issue since they will likely have very similar viewpoints on the matter. However, that candidate could also wind up being accused of using scare tactics to drive the attention away from from issues that are effecting Americans now, such as the economy, healthcare, taxes, and the war in Iraq.
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