Leid Stories - Obama On The Ropes, Reeling From Major Body Blows (Part 2) - 07/08/14

2014-07-08

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We pick up from where we left off yesterday, looking at the president and the presidency in crisis.The once-popular Obama, shielded from political harm and blame by a loyal and hopeful electorate, now is on the ropes—his leadership and credibility shredded and his legacy in doubt. Opposition to and disaffection with his leadership style and his administration’s policies aren’t the domain of Republicans and the right wing; the president now incurs the wrath of staunch supporters.

We pick up from where we left off yesterday, looking at the president and the presidency in crisis.

The once-popular Obama, shielded from political harm and blame by a loyal and hopeful electorate, now is on the ropes—his leadership and credibility shredded and his legacy in doubt. Opposition to and disaffection with his leadership style and his administration’s policies aren’t the domain of Republicans and the right wing; the president now incurs the wrath of staunch supporters.

How did President Obama get to this point? Can he rebound from this downward spiral, or is it too late? What has his tenure taught us about politics, political philosophy, political strategy, political activism and political choices?

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