The Presidency
Articles about The Presidency
2010 Brings Bigger Problems for Obama
January 7, 2010
The threat of terrorism places another urgent item on the president's already enormous agenda
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A Year of Mixed Results for Obama
December 31, 2009
The recession, unemployment, healthcare, and terrorism all tested the president's ambition.
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Critics Say Obama Lacks Emotion
December 24, 2009
Comparing him to Mr. Spock, critics say Obama’s presidency is too cerebral and passionless.
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Obama's Inexperience Is Showing
December 17, 2009
The president is working to show his energy and vigor outweigh his youth.
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Wars Could Jeopardize Obama's Domestic Agenda
December 10, 2009
President Obama's new Afghanistan plan could make coalition-building in Congress even harder.
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Terror Trials a Risky Move for Obama
December 3, 2009
Attorney General Eric Holder defends the decision to try Khalid Shaikh Mohammed in New York.
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Trouble is Brewing for Obama, Democrats in 2010
November 25, 2009
Sarah Palin is a vehicle for the anger of those on the right.
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David Axelrod on Obama's Presidential Style
November 19, 2009
The president’s top political strategist on the burdens of the office, his critics, and race.
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Reagan, Obama and the Legacy of the Berlin Wall
November 9, 2009
Tracing presidential leadership through Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush and Barack Obama.
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Obama's Partisan Balancing Act on Afghanistan
November 5, 2009
The president must appeal to Republicans, Democrats, and centrists all at the same time.
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He's Still No-Drama Obama
October 29, 2009
Despite a number of crises, including the war in Afghanistan, President Obama is unflappable.
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For Obama, Politics Isn't a Laughing Matter
October 20, 2009
President Obama is becoming the target of ridicule from late night comedy shows.
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Obama Faces a Tough Decision on Afghanistan
October 15, 2009
The president must decide whether to listen to the advice of Gen. McChrystal and send more troops.
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Obama's War Within the Democratic Party
October 8, 2009
The president is raising more doubts than ever about his goals and policies.
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Troop Levels in Afghanistan a Critical Decision for Obama
October 1, 2009
Obama must decide whether to listen to Gen. Stanley McChrystal and send more troops.
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Nastiness Dominates Washington, Anti-Obama Movement
September 24, 2009
From Joe Wilson's "you lie" to Kanye West, civility has gone out the window.
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Obama's Never Ending Healthcare Campaign
September 17, 2009
The perpetual campaign is in full force in Washington.
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Obama and Democrats' Senior Citizen Problem
September 10, 2009
Senior citizens are more opposed to Obama's healthcare plans than any other age group.
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Growing Anger Could Jeopardize Obama's Standing
September 3, 2009
The concerns over healthcare reform are only the start of Obama's problems.
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Obama Caught Up in the Washington Blame Game
August 27, 2009
The rancorous atmosphere in Washington has spread to healthcare town hall meetings.
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Obama's Vacation Plans Not Out of the Ordinary
August 20, 2009
Americans give presidents a lot of leeway as to where they spend their vacations.
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Polls Show Obama Shines in Character Department
August 13, 2009
Despite falling job approval numbers, Obama's personal favorability ratings remain high.
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Obama's Approval Ratings Show a Summer Slump
August 6, 2009
Sotomayor's confirmation is one piece of good news for President Obama.
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GOP Gaining Traction Against Obama
July 30, 2009
The Republican Party appears to have unified against President Obama.
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Obama Asks for Patience on Economy, Unemployment
July 23, 2009
The president has said it will take a while for the economy to turn around.
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