For Obama, a lesson from the bottom up

In the space of just 24 hours, three very different skirmishes in Congress this week taught one lesson to President Barack Obama: Keep your community organizer hat on, because politics is still local. Full Story »

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by Fabrice Florin - Jun. 26, 2009

Good analysis of some of the challenges Obama faces in Congress, where local politics are at play in what the author calls "a pre-Fourth declaration of independence by lawmakers". Factual and well-reasoned report.

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by Samuel W. Velsor IV - Jun. 28, 2009

The head of the "Old Washing Tactics" is coming back to life. Obama had better start vetoing bills in one big hurry.

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by Derek Hawkins - Jun. 26, 2009
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by kazuhiro shino - Jun. 27, 2009

Explanation of Congress local favoritism is not way to address the issue. Politics ahead of states is future peril Congress often reflect weakness of democracy & they usually chose their constituency benefit prior to the states.

Congress is always more problematic than benefit Obama must address prudent approach against congress. Also put pressure on obstructive politicians.

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