It seems Mr. Bronstein avoided debating the merits of Mr. Cheney’s assertion that our nation is less safe under Obama.
I'm reading a bit between the lines here.
A month or so back, Bronstein wrote an article on how it was time to stop bashing Bush. Consider his audience: the Chronicle is a very liberal paper for a very liberal audience. The way I see it, Bronstein is trying to cautiously advance some ideas for consideration.
For your consideration: Mr. Cheney.
And after having offered that, Mr. Bronstein ducks back into the shadows.