The attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi has become a political football in the presidential campaign, with all the grandstanding and misinformation that entails.

Truly, if you can't cover a five-car pile-up on Route 128, you should not be covering a presidential campaign.

The presidential campaign of 2004 was a watershed moment in political fund raising because of the convergence of a new regulatory regime, a bitterly fought campaign and closely divided electorate and the increasing sophistication of Internet technology.

He has chosen at this critical time, in the middle of a presidential campaign, to inject himself into the political debate. And he has every right to do so. But in so doing, his judgments -- his actions, or the lack thereof -- should also come under scrutiny.

I think social issues are always part of a presidential campaign.

I am a political junkie. During a presidential campaign, I will often buy a couple of newspapers a day just to keep up.