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Monica Crowley

Monica Crowley

mcrowley@washingtontimes.com

Monica Crowley was a columnist for The Washington Times.

Articles by Monica Crowley

Illustration on speculation that Obama will install a successor to continue his agenda by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

MONICA CROWLEY: Who will be Barack Obama’s loyal successor?

After months of a sleek "will he or won't he" campaign, Vice President Joe Biden announced that he will not seek the Democratic nomination for president. In an odd, hastily arranged speech that sounded more like a campaign launch, he claimed that the "window had closed," with most observers concluding he exited because Hillary Clinton appears to be on the rebound.

October 28, 2015
Illustration on Hillary's Benghazi hearing testimony by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

MONICA CROWLEY: Hillary Clinton, Benghazi, lies and videotape

At some point during his first term, President Obama allowed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wide latitude over policy on Libya. He probably thought giving her the Libya portfolio would keep her occupied for a while -- and out of his hair.

October 21, 2015
Gov. Chris Christie       Associated Press photo

MONICA CROWLEY: Chris Christie fights back

One often hears New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie before one sees him. His booming voice precedes his physical presence, announcing his arrival with the self-assurance of a seasoned executive.

August 26, 2015
Illustration on questions for the GOP debaters by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

MONICA CROWLEY: Big questions for the Republican candidates

Tonight the top 10 candidates vying for the Republican nomination for president will gather in Cleveland, Ohio, for the first debate of the 2016 election cycle. (The other seven candidates will debate earlier in the evening.)

August 5, 2015
Illustration on the imperative need for Congress to reject the Obama/Iran nuclear arms deal by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

MONICA CROWLEY: Obama and Hillary bulldoze the promise of ‘never again’

In the 70 years since the Holocaust, the phrase "never again" was never followed by a question mark. It had always been a declarative statement. Never again would the world sit by while systematic mass murder was carried out. And yet, given the deal the Obama administration has struck with the Islamic Republic of Iran to clear its path to nuclear weapons, it seems we have forgotten what it means to say -- and live -- "never again."

July 22, 2015
Illustration on American exceptionalism and the U.S Women's soccer team by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

MONICA CROWLEY: What the U.S. women’s soccer team says about America

Like millions of other Americans, I spent last Sunday night watching the U.S. Women's Soccer team show Japan -- and the rest of the world -- how it's done. Our talented, gutsy women trounced Japan in the World Cup Final, 5-2, with superstar Carli Lloyd scoring an unbelievable three goals in the first 16 minutes. As the clock wound down, I was literally off my couch, jumping with pride as I watched our team hoist high the American flag in celebration. The women radiated pure joy, which was so contagious I could feel it in my living room.

July 8, 2015