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Item Details
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OBAMA'S AGENDA
THE CHALLENGES OF A SECOND TERM |
| By: |
Kenneth Jost |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£19.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1483340449 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781483340449 |
| Publisher: |
SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC |
| Pub. date: |
27 November, 2013 |
| Pages: |
48 |
| Description: |
Soon after winning reelection, presidents are seen as lame ducks. Why are second terms so unkind to their winners? In Obama's Agenda: The Challenges of a Second Term, author Kenneth Jost offers readers an issues-focused narrative that assesses Obama's ability to move his second-term agenda in a highly partisan environment in Washington. From the rollout of Obamacare, to the sluggish economy, to efforts to reform immigration policy, to unrest in the Middle East, Obama's track record since his second inauguration does not portend big wins for his second term. And if history is our guide, the 2014 midterm elections are unlikely to change the balance of power on Capitol Hill. Jost offers needed context and analysis, yet draws in readers with a vivid look at the most pressing issues President Obama faces. |
| Synopsis: |
With the 2012 elections behind us and the 2014 midterms off into the future a bit, this booklet will not be as elections-oriented as past supplements. It will certainly allude to the impact of the 2012 elections and to how Obama and members of Congress are anticipating the 2014 midterm elections, but this supplement will be more issues-focused, tying those issues to key content chapters in the intro American government course:A look at the immigration debate with analysis of public opinion and changing demographics and the impact of divided party control (tying to intro AG chapters on public opinion and parties) A look at the gay marriage debate with analysis of federalism, civil rights, and the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling this summer on CA's prop 8 (tying to intro AG chapters on federalism/state & local gov't, civil rights, and the judiciary) A look at the gun control debate with analysis of interest group involvement/lobbying, the role of the media, explanation of why stuff doesn't get done in Congress (e.g., intense minorities win) (tying to intro AG chapters on interest groups, the media, and Congress) A look at the problems of 2nd term presidents and how Obama's agenda and performance so far follows a typical model (or not) |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
SAGE Publications Inc |
| Returns: |
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