Nancy Ghitis : Obama wants to keep the crisis in Syria from interfering with elections . Ghitis : Crisis in Syria could go on longer than in a nonelection year . Obama would like to prevent a major crisis with uncertain political ramifications from standing in the way of his reelection . She says electoral considerations are often a major factor in U.S. foreign policy . Ghitis : Tragedy in Syria is n't waiting till November ; Obama should take action now .
Nancy Ghitis : Obama wants to keep the crisis in Syria from interfering with elections . Ghitis : Crisis in Syria could go on longer than in a nonelection year . She says electoral considerations are often a major factor in U.S. foreign policy . Ghitis : Tragedy in Syria is n't waiting till November ; Obama should take action now .