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Obama Faces Question of Tone at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Tweet Share on Facebook April 22, 2013 CommentIn the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, President Obama faces a test of tone and substance when he addresses the highly publicized White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington Saturday.
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Obama Faces Second-Guessing Over Boston Marathon Bombing
Tweet Share on Facebook April 22, 2013 CommentPresident Obama faces a prolonged period of second-guessing over whether his administration did enough to detect the Boston Marathon bombers in advance and what should be done to fight terrorism in the future.
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A Rocky Second Term for Obama?
Tweet Share on Facebook April 19, 2013 CommentThe defeat of President Barack Obama's gun-control initiative in the Senate signals he will have more trouble getting his way with Congress than his advisers had expected only a few weeks ago.
Because of the extraordinary polarization that remains in Washington, Obama's goal of bridging the divide will be just as difficult to achieve as ever.
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Obama's Anger Over Senate Gun Control Vote Reflects Sting of Defeat
Tweet Share on Facebook April 18, 2013 CommentPresident Obama's display of anger and frustration at the Senate for rejecting a major gun-control bill did more than signal presidential pique. His emotional response also showed his recognition of how deep the polarization in Washington runs and seemed to suggest how difficult it will be to find compromise on major issues such as immigration and deficit reduction in the future.
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President Obama Will Travel to Boston For Memorial Service
Tweet Share on Facebook April 17, 2013 CommentPresident Obama plans to visit Boston Thursday and make remarks at an interfaith service dedicated to those who were killed and wounded in Monday's bombings at the Boston Marathon.
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Boston Bombing Could Reset National Political Debate
Tweet Share on Facebook April 16, 2013 CommentAlthough it's unclear who was responsible, the Boston bombings are likely to again place terrorism at the top of the national agenda and put President Obama to the test as a leader in a time of crisis.
Authorities are still investigating who caused the two lethal explosions at the Boston Marathon Monday, but Obama is making sure that Americans know he is on the case and eager to bring the perpetrators to justice. The reality is that Obama's response is likely to define his administration and, more important, help determine whether Americans feel safe in their own country for the foreseeable future.
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George W. Bush: 'I'm Comfortable With What I Did'
Tweet Share on Facebook April 15, 2013 CommentFormer President George W. Bush says he remains pleased with his record in office and still delights in needling his critics.
"I'm comfortable with what I did," he told the Dallas Morning News in advance of the dedication of his presidential library and museum April 25. "I'm comfortable with who I am."
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Obama’s Approval Slips Below 50 Percent
Tweet Share on Facebook April 12, 2013 CommentIt's not cause for a swoon at the White House, but President Obama's job approval ratings aren't holding up very well as he deals with the hard realities of governing in a divided Washington.
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He’s Baaack! Cheney Stirs the Pot on North Korea
Tweet Share on Facebook April 11, 2013 CommentHe's at it again. Former Vice President Dick Cheney is once more stirring the pot on national security issues, this time on North Korea.
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Obama Searching For a Key Victory
Tweet Share on Facebook April 11, 2013 CommentBehind President Obama's strong policy offensives on a variety of fronts is a matter of growing urgency: He needs a major victory soon on at least one high-stakes issue or he risks sliding toward lame-duck status in his second term, political strategists say.
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