<![CDATA[RealClearPolitics - Articles by Andy Zelleke and Robert Dujarric]]>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/authors/?id=15589Author <![CDATA[The American Century Isn't Over]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 <![CDATA[Which Candidate Would Be a Better Leader?]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Speaking first, Obama projected a starkly different approach to leading than McCain's. He revealed less a specific, substantive vision, and more a style and process of leading--one that appears distinctly more collaborative and participatory than McCain's, involving broader consultation in decision making. He highlighted his empathy for others and his capacity to bring together people of differing views to find "common sense," non-ideological solutions to problems. Obama came across as more cerebral than intuitive in his judgment, even-tempered, comfortable with nuance, and a committed bridge-builder.

Together with all the other judgments voters will be making this fall, they...]]> <![CDATA[Is the Surge a Success?]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500