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31 Mar 2009 10:13

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U.S.: Oh, and Obama’s poll numbers are still pretty high

  • 66% his job-approval rating – his deficit-handling, not so hot source
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30 Mar 2009 00:34

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Biz, U.S.: Auto bailout: Why Obama’s finally trading the carrot for the stick

  • We think we can have a successful U.S. auto industry.
    But it’s got to be one that’s realistically designed to weather this storm and to emerge — at the other end — much more lean, mean and competitive than it currently is.
  • President Barack Obama • On Face the Nation yesterday morning; the president and his administration feel that the automakers (particularly Chrysler, who seems to have given up hope for anything but a merger) are not doing enough to aggressively restructure their companies in the face of impending doom. • source
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29 Mar 2009 11:10

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U.S.: Repealing “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” not on the top burner right now

  • Defense Secretary Robert Gates says it’s further down the list. Gates says that while he and President Obama have started talking about it, they have “a lot on our plates right now” and are early in the discussion phase. The policy against gays in the military has been in place since 1993 and has long been controversial. source
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26 Mar 2009 21:08

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Culture: Here’s a photo of Obama drinking a beer at a Wizards game

He’s hanging out all over D.C. like a regular guy. Dude, come to SoHo on 22nd and P Street NW! I’ll be here blogging! source
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25 Mar 2009 10:22

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Politics, U.S.: It’s been a while since Bobby Jindal’s come up. Here’s an update.

  • My answer to the question is very simple: ‘Do you want the president to fail?’ It depends on what he is trying to do.
  • Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal • Talking to members of his party last night about whether Rush Limbaugh’s stance on Barack Obama is worthy of criticism. Jindal, post-response, is still dipping his feet into the possibility of a presidential run. • source
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24 Mar 2009 22:49

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U.S.: Oh yeah, we heard Obama was on TV tonight

  • It took many years and many failures to lead us here. And it will take many months and many different solutions to lead us out. There are no quick fixes, and there are no silver bullets.
  • President Barack Obama • In a rare prime-time news conference tonight, where he defended his budget, spoke honestly about the challenges the country faces, focused on the economy and those pesky AIG bonuses, discussed a couple of other things (because, remember, the economy is but one problem this country faces), and pre-empted “American Idol.” Sounds like he filled a lot into a single hour. • source
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21 Mar 2009 21:16

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U.S., World: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei thinks Obama is full of it on Iran

  • He insulted the Islamic Republic of Iran from the first day. If you are right that change has come, where is that change? What is the sign of that change? Make it clear for us what has changed.
  • Ayatollah Ali Khamenei • Iran’s supreme leader, on Barack Obama’s well-thought-out olive branch to the people of Iran. The Ayatollah, simply put, thinks Obama isn’t being honest. • source
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20 Mar 2009 16:40

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U.S.: Just to depress you, here’s some talk about the national deficit

  • $9.3 trillion size the deficit will become in the next decade, says the Congressional Budget Office source
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20 Mar 2009 11:22

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Politics, U.S.: Analysis: Is Obama really the great presidential communicator?

  • But the discipline and strategic focus of the campaign have yet to move into the White House. The story of the day often catches the president flat-footed or on the defensive — and regularly undercut by fellow Democrats.
  • Jim Vandehei & Mike Allen • Discussing Obama’s communication skills in Politico. They note that while he’s still great in public, a different type of communication skill is required for the Oval Office. We aren’t so sure about this one, but it’s a unique argument. • source
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20 Mar 2009 11:08

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U.S., World: Obama also appears to be ready for image rehab – with Iran

In a well-timed and unprecedented gesture, our president sent a video olive branch to Iran. Iran’s flattered but wants action. source
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