Removing Syria's Assad not worth it, securing the Latino vote and more [AM Briefing] Victor Davis Hanson says removing Syria's Bashar al-Assad is a good idea not worth going through. Room for Debate asks: What role will the Hispanic vote have in this presidential election? What are Obama and Romney's strengths and weaknesses among Latino voters, and how can they secure that vote? Michael Barone argues that if you live in a political cocoon, it's so much harder for conservatives: But cocooning has an asymmetrical effect on liberals and conservatives. Even in a cocoon, conservatives cannot avoid liberal mainstream media, liberal Hollywood entertainment, and, these days, the liberal Obama administration. Raising national fuel-efficiency standards to an average 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025 could spur economic growth, help American families, reduce our dependence on foreign oil and protect our national security, writes Bipartisan Policy Center's Sherwood Boehlert. Politico Brookings" E.J. Dionne: The battle among Catholic bishops.