Barack Obama presidential primary campaign Commentary

A Man of the Left

Jacob Heilbrunn | Dec 18, 2009
Democrats should stop calling President Obama a turncoat—his policies are pretty liberal.

The Comeback

Jacob Heilbrunn | Dec 11, 2009
The GOP should tread carefully—Obama could be set for a rebound.

Hit Obama for the Right Reasons

Dimitri K. Simes | May 15, 2009
The Cheney family’s attacks on Obama are a nasty distraction and damaging the GOP. Instead, Republicans should offer new ideas to challenge the president’s.

A Foreign-Policy President?

Jacob Heilbrunn | Apr 30, 2009
Barack Obama has scuttled the GOP and seems triumphant at home. But with ominous clouds gathering abroad, foreign policy has the potential to wreck his presidency.

Obama's Mediocrity

Ximena Ortiz | Mar 12, 2009
Although Obama is a cut above recent presidents, our times demand extraordinary leadership—and so far he hasn’t delivered.

An Auspicious Inaugural

Jacob Heilbrunn | Jan 21, 2009
Obama’s somber address gives hope that he’ll be able to navigate these troubled waters and lead America to a better place.

Competence Over Ideology

Jacob Heilbrunn | Nov 26, 2008
Obama seems to be leaning toward restraint on the domestic front. But the appointment of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state has many wondering if prudence will be the guiding light in Obama’s foreign policy.

The Liberal Ascendancy

Jacob Heilbrunn | Nov 05, 2008
Obama’s new coalition is a body blow to the GOP, and heralds the rebirth of American liberalism.

Obama Attacks Elegantly

Jacob Heilbrunn | Aug 29, 2008
Rhetorically, Obama hit the mark and maintained his moderation while harshly attacking McCain.

Obama at the Gate?

Jacob Heilbrunn | Jul 09, 2008
There’s a brouhaha brewing in Germany over Obama’s foreign-policy visit. The presidential candidate is getting ready for a big trip to Europe and the Middle East to shore up his foreign-policy resumé. But is he really just showing his naïveté?

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