On RCP, Tony Blankley argues that due to the schism between the Karzai government and the Obama administration, failure in Afghanistan is "virtually inevitable."

On Politics Nation, Kyle Trygstad reports on the Utah Republican Senate primary.

Doug Clawson, writing on the Media Watch blog, argues that the biggest problem with MSNBC's upcoming documentary, "The Rise of the New Right," is Chris Matthews.

On RCM, Steven Malanga writes that the work of the president's deficit reduction commission will be difficult in the face of a public that is disillusioned with government's ability to keep its promises.

On RCS, Art Spander writes that Tiger Woods is ready to challenge for the U.S. Open title this week.

Finally, visit RCS for continuing coverage of the World Cup.

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