Here is your R&D for October 27th:
Former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner dies from the BBC
Nestor Kirchner, the man who helped steer Argentina out of its economic meltdown in 2002, died of a heart attack today. Kirchner was rumored to be considering another presidential run in 2011.
Turning the Taliban Against Al Qaeda from the New York Times
In this New York Times op-ed, Scott Atran, an antropologist at France’s National Center for Scientific Research, argues that while talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban won’t bring reconciliation, it could end the country’s nine year war.
2010 Electorate Still Looking More Republican Than in the Past from Gallup
Gallup is predicting a huge election wave for Republicans, as they predict that voters in the 2010 midterms will be more Republican and more conservative than in previous midterm elections.
Economy is running out of gas from MarketWatch
In this opinion piece, Rex Nutting argues that a double dip recession is still possible because of weak demand in the economy.
Democrats getting outspent? Not so fast from Politico
Are the Democrats getting outspent this election cycle? Politico says no and argues that spending numbers on both sides have been fairly even this election cycle.