Luke Brinker

International Events Columnist

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Luke Brinker is a Topeka sophomore studying history. An avid runner, he also enjoys the greatest spectator sport of them all -- politics. If he's not reading, writing, or training for an upcoming race, it's a good bet he's feeding his addiction to classic movies.

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Brinker: GOP scrambles for candidate

Gingrich still looks strong but will fade in the polls.

Brinker: Accusations against Cain de-rail campaign

The accusations of sexual abuse against Herman Cain have distracted attention away from his political policies.

Brinker: Lack of experience hurts Herman Cain

Herman Cain uses his lack of political history too often to be successful.

Brinker: Romney's conservatism a ploy to win nomination

Republicans may find themselves disappointed if Romney ends up in the White House.

Brinker: Keep financial industry out of politics

Wall Street's involvement skews the political process.

Brinker: Social issues still key

The GOP race will come down to who has the best social-issue platform.

Brinker: GOP works to detriment of country

While the Republican Party works to bring Obama down in the 2012 campaign, they tend to overlook the well-being of the country.

Brinker: Supporting Libya's new leader

Encouraging U.S. interests is a tricky deal.

Brinker: Republican candidate coverage focuses more on character flaws than policy

So far, we know more about the 2012 presidential candidate's flaws and screw-ups than we do about their actual political beliefs.

Brinker: Despite the consequences, a terrorist is still a terrorist

Though bin Laden's death will fuel terrorism, Terrorist still must be held accountable for their actions.

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