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...Wexler also cites a whole host of other accomplishments for which the President has also not received recognition. These range from major poverty relief programs, which have revamped food stamp and social security assistance, to the President's record of minority and female appointments to high-ranking federal positions...
...presidency has changed Wexler explains. "People have unrealistic expectations for leadership, and they are unaware of the very real limitations on the Presidency...
...biggest limitations according to Wexler is the Congress. With its large number of sub-committees and thousands of staff members, the Congress has become an "extraordinary bureaucracy," she says. In addition, there are "a lot of old lions on the hill who demand recognition of their position...
Another problem for Carter has been that the nation does not "want to listen" to the President's very real accomplishments, Wexler claims. "President Carter's accomplishments in the field of energy are monumental. Yet people don't give him credit" she says...
...Wexler admits that partialresponsibility for the public's lack of recognition of Presidential accomplishments lies with the administration "for not successfully focussing on and identifying" his accomplishments...