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What Should Barack Obama Do in his Second Year?

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That was a long speech President Obama gave on Wednesday night. And crowded. In an effort to refocus his presidency, he touched on many domestic-policy proposals. Many. That's standard fare for a State of the Union—part rallying cry, part annual report. But Obama's had a high bar because his presidency is stalled. Can he get it restarted? And if so, how? One practical reality is that for all the ideas he espoused, he needs some concrete wins. What is the first thing he should try to do in his second year? On what issues do you think he can build a coalition that can pass a bill? Or do you agree with Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, who rebutted: "The federal government is simply trying to do too much." Drop me a line at editor@usnews.com, and let's see what we come up with.

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This year President Obama has to work hard to show just how uncooperative republicans have been and will continue to be. He has to show republicans that their lawmakers are not for uw. They are for corporations, what corporations want and the big money. Republicans had input on the Stimulus, on Health Care and on every policy. Their good ideas were included but no republicans would vote for the final bill. They are determined to obstruct, to be the bully that keeps America from succeeding.

Vicki of LA 8:46PM February 09, 2010

or doesn't USNWR have all that many readers

it's just incredibly maddening that ONE WHOLE YEAR was wasted because Obama's Administration was so utterly oblivious to the people - AND too busy repolishing the bus & pumping up the air in the tires . . . while the house & garage were burning down around them

tiger lily of DC 7:11AM February 08, 2010

Hidden agenda by democrat groups? Is christian and moralist being bullied? I think yes. Some out there have a hidden agenda. Moralist do not confuse righteoussness. Ok the most promoted republican candidate is abortionist Sarah Palin. The Biggest groups in the usa are not mad over anti abortion It is long sentences for un deadly crimes. Suspected bullied politicians. And pushy future college buddies at school. And news. Called conformity!!!!! I like Fred thompson. And Sam Brownback. Confused tim palenty is confused. That is not negative. Why is lawmakers not protesting bully gangs. And abusive pornography!! Not even a married couple romance section!!!!!! Babys are a blessing. A new cell, a new person! What happened to the recent christian college attorneys in the communities!! Fire evil. Rev 12:9. Faith in Lord Gods ideas. Be ready. Total submission. Gal 3:3. Lord God is a hero.Lord needs our hands. Rebuke evil- Lord God is helpful!

andy tu Jesus1 of IN 7:19AM February 04, 2010

Editor's Note

Brian Kelly was named editor of U.S.News & World Report in April 2007, nine years after joining the magazine. With more than 30 years of journalism experience, including covering Capitol Hill, politics, and the presidency both as a beat reporter and as an editor, Kelly is one of the nation’s most experienced magazine editors in steering national and international news content.

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