ID | 123079 |
Title Proper | Accomplished and embattled |
Other Title Information | understanding Obama's presidency |
Language | ENG |
Author | Skocpol, Theda ; Jacobs, Lawrence R |
Publication | 2012. |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | THEDA SKOCPOL and LAWRENCE R. JACOBS assess the policy accomplishments and shortfalls of President Barack Obama since 2009. They highlight the obstacles with which Obama and his political allies have had to contend and challenge commentators who claim that Obama has accomplished little. They explain why conservative and Republican opposition to Obama's presidency has been fierce and unremitting. |
`In' analytical Note | Political Science Quarterly Vol. 127, No.1; Spring 2012: p.1-24 |
Journal Source | Political Science Quarterly Vol. 127, No.1; Spring 2012: p.1-24 |
Key Words | United States ; Barack Obama ; Political Allies ; Civil Rights ; Health Care Reform ; Osama bin Laden ; Foreign Policy ; African American Presidential Condidate ; Election - 2008 ; Economy |