Barack Obama Blog Posts

Will Hillary Run In 2016—Or Will Obama?

If Romney wins in 2012, he could face any one of three Obama-administration veterans on his way to a second term.

Is Obama Hiding His College Transcripts?

Birthers are out. The new Obama conspiracy theory is all about the college years.

Will Colin Powell Back Romney or Obama?

The running room for political moderates is shrinking fast.

Hard Times for Loyal Opposition

Overall, it was not a good week for democracy.

Good Policy and Bad Politics

European voters moved the economic debate in the right direction, even if they did so for the wrong reasons.

Romney’s National-Security Problem

On Afghanistan and defense spending, Romney refuses to give the people what they want.

Pluralism in Egypt

The field of diverse presidential candidates with cross-cutting interests is good for Egypt and for the United States.

Arms Reduction: Just Do It

Contrary to Panetta's claims, there is no need to reach complicated agreements before getting rid of unnecessary weapons.

Flawed Accountability in American Democracy

How flaws in the U.S. system lead to deep deficiencies in Washington.

Etching a Foreign Policy

The choice between Romney and Obama comes down to the choice between a populist and a realist foreign policy.

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May 21, 2013