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October 26, 2009

President Obama and American Exceptionalism

Robert Heiler, RealClearPolitics

Several pundits have observed that the rhetoric of candidate Barack Obama has differed considerably from the conduct of President Obama's administration. A major part of Obama's campaign appeal, especially to young voters and Independents who helped propel him to victory, was the promise of ushering in a new politics, an escape from partisan rancor in favor of pragmatic problem-solving. But just nine months into his tenure, the old, bare-knuckle politics seems to have been replaced with the Chicago brass-knuckle variety.

Why is Obama acting this way? Why is he failing to live up to the promises of his campaign?

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There are two possible reasons: extreme cynicism or breathtaking naiveté. Obama either never intended to behave as he...

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