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
