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    ISIS Advances

    Republicans blame each other for ISIS and Rand Paul says that's GOP hawks' fault.

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    By Josh Barro • May 29, 2015 • 28m Listen

    ISIS is back on the offensive in Iraq and Syria. Why? Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter said Iraqis lack the will to fight ISIS. "If we give them training, we give them equipment, and give them support, and give them some time, I hope they will develop the will to fight, because only if they fight can ISIL remain defeated." So who is at fault for allowing ISIS to gain such power? Senator Rand Paul claims it is hawkish Republicans' faults.

    Josh Barro (New York Times) moderates from the Center. On the Left is Robert Scheer (TruthDig.com). Rich Lowry (National Review) is on the Right. Mikey Kay (New York-based British foreign affairs correspondent) is our special guest.

    Photo: Shi'ite paramilitaries riding military vehicles travel from Lake Tharthar toward Ramadi to fight against Islamic state militants, west of Samarra, Iraq May 27, 2015. (Stringer/Reuters)

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    • Wall Street Journal on GOP contender Rand Paul rewriting the history of ISIS

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      Josh Barro

      Former host of Left, Right & Center

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      Robert Scheer

      Host, 'Scheer Intelligence'

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      Rich Lowry

      National Review / KCRW's Left, Right & Center

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      Producer, 'Left, Right and Center'

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