In Israel, Romney wows crowds but puzzles with grasp of Palestinian relationship Media Mention of Hussein Ibish In The Washington Post - July 31, 2012 - 12:00am Touring U.S. allies this week in his first foreign trip as the likely Republican presidential nominee, Mitt Romney often appeared to be visiting just another set of swing states, pleasing audiences with parochial promises, puzzling others with off-the-cuff remarks, and raising loads and loads of money. Only the trip was designed to be more than that for a campaign playing catch-up — a chance to show that a former governor light on foreign policy qualifications could represent the United States abroad. On that, the verdict is still out. » Read more