"Both the Obama and Romney campaigns said they pulled all their political ads today in observance of the September 11th anniversary. But politics wasn't very far offstage. The Obama campaign sees foreign policy as an advantage this year."

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This reflection on politics by Mara Liasson resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in politics is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Mara Liasson

Mara Liasson is an American journalist and political pundit. She is the national political correspondent for NPR, and a contributor at Fox News Channel.

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