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...mind suggests more of a desire for power than real, content-based change. Instead of focusing his undivided attention on the challenges currently facing our nation’s citizens, Obama seems to be focused on potential political scandals over his cabinet appointments and difficulties in maintaining Republican support on his bailout plan. With his focus and resources divided in this way, Obama cannot give the problems currently facing the American populace the attention they deserve...
...speeches often associate them with unpopular figures like Rush Limbaugh—as demonstrated in Gibbs’ sremarks—rather than with more articulate figures like Charles Krauthammer. It is this type of one-sided political thought that has contributed to the lack of Republican support in either the House or the Senate for Obama’s proposed budget last month as well as the failure of his $787 billion stimulus package to win a single Republican vote in the House in January. It is clear to Republicans that Obama is not fully committed to bipartisanship quite...
...efficient or beneficial one, it is prudent politically. Some have claimed that, in the age of 21st-century politics, when campaigns begin two years prior to elections and opponents are unwilling to compromise, “permanent campaigns” are the only feasible means of maintaining support. If Obama does desire to win the 2012 election, he must start now in order to avoid losing ground to opponents who do not have to face the demands of the presidency. But, although a “permanent campaign” may be politically savvy (as Obama’s strategists...
...administrations when handled appropriately. At best, it increases accountability by reminding politicians that voters are still evaluating their performance in office and will continue to evaluate them when the next election comes around. It encourages officials to inform citizens actively about their plans in an effort to gain popular support for their policies. And it keeps voters aware and prevents political ignorance or misinformation. In some cases, the Obama administration has used these tactics effectively...
...guess is that the public option is a bargaining chip that will be cashed in to gain support from moderate Republicans and Democrats as crunch time approaches. The real battle, and the fate of this liberal dream, will be fought over what gets covered and who decides...