Barack Obama

Articles about Obama, Barack

Republicans Refuse to Be Obama’s Health Reform Set-Dressing

February 9, 2010

Boehner and Cantor are forcing the president to treat the Republicans as equal partners.

Opinion - Peter Roff

Should President Obama Meet With the Republicans?

February 9, 2010

Should the president face his political opponents?

Opinion - Editor's Note

Obama Could Dump Biden for Clinton as VP in 2012

February 5, 2010

Democratic strategists say Obama doesn’t need Biden for foreign policy issues anymore.

Nation & World - President Obama

Obama’s Q&A With Republicans Gives Him a Boost

February 5, 2010

It was a good week for atmospherics, but the big issues remain as implacable as ever.

Nation & World - Washington Whispers

Obama’s Presidency Lacks a Strong Narrative

February 4, 2010

Strategists say the president needs to clarify his vision and explain his rationale.

Nation & World

Trickery Behind Obama’s 2011 Budget

February 4, 2010

Americans have reasons to be afraid that the president won’t control the deficit.

Opinion - Peter Roff

Forget Polls, Here’s Tangible Proof the Obama Honeymoon is Over

February 4, 2010

Is the disappearance of Obama kitsch a leading political indicator?

Opinion - Doug Heye

Democratic Leaders Are Obama’s Biggest Obstacle to Bipartisanship

February 4, 2010

Congressional Democratic leaders are the biggest obstacle to cooperation.

Opinion - Linda Killian

Obama Taxes, Debt, and Stimulus Worked, Trumping GOP Blather

February 3, 2010

The Republicans still haven’t given us any better ideas.

Opinion - John A. Farrell

Obama's Approval Ratings Could Stay Low Like Bush's Did

February 3, 2010

Conventional wisdom has Obama recovering in the polls, but there is an alternative.

Nation & World - Washington Whispers

What Should Barack Obama Do in his Second Year?

February 1, 2010

Barack Obama’s Second Year Agenda

Opinion - Editor's Note

Obama's Post State of the Union Campaign

February 1, 2010

Within 24 hours of his address to the nation Obama was on the road pushing his proposals.

Nation & World - President Obama

Why Obama Needs to Keep Engaging the Republicans

February 1, 2010

With an uncertain future, a civil, open debate is most important.

Opinion - Mary Kate Cary

Obama's New Lobbying Proposals are a Mixed Bag

January 30, 2010

Some good, some not so much.

Opinion - Robert Schlesinger

Hillary Clinton in 2012?

January 29, 2010

While I think it would be fabulous, I cannot see [Hillary Clinton] challenging [Barack Obama] unless he stepped down and endorsed her [“A Hillary Clinton Primary Challenge to Obama in 2012?” usnews.com].

Opinion - Letters and Comments

Zogby Says State of the Union Put Obama Back in the Game

January 29, 2010

Obama got back on track with the State of the Union speech.

Nation & World - Washington Whispers

Obama to Attend Duke-Georgetown Hoops

January 29, 2010

It’s the toughest ticket in town this weekend, and the president has one.

Education - The Paper Trail

Obama May Attend Georgetown Vs. Duke Basketball Game

January 29, 2010

Buzz around Georgetown says the president might be at tomorrow’s game.

Nation & World - Washington Whispers

Obama Was Wrong to Criticize the Supreme Court

January 29, 2010

Judge Alito’s not a hothead. Obama provoked him.

Opinion - Mary Kate Cary

Obama's State of the Union Address Had Everything and Nothing

January 28, 2010

The president came short of forging any real bipartisan cooperation, especially on healthcare.

Opinion - Linda Killian

Democrats Struggle to Move Forward on Healthcare

January 28, 2010

Pelosi promised to pass ‘something’ and Obama urged Democrats to press on.

Nation & World

Obama Seemed Small in State of the Union Address

January 28, 2010

Weak on specifics, strongest when he could sound like he was campaigning again.

Opinion - Peter Roff

Internet Buzz on Obama Drops After State of the Union

January 28, 2010

Bloggers are especially miffed with Obama’s jobs plan and his handling of terrorism issues.

Nation & World - Washington Whispers

Obama's State of the Union Address Was Remarkable, If Forgettable

January 28, 2010

Candidate Obama would have found a lot to disagree with.

Opinion - Doug Heye

Tea Party Leader Slams New Obama Agenda

January 28, 2010

Tea Party’s Eric Odom asks after Obama speech: “What world is he living in?”

Nation & World - Washington Whispers

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