Has President Obama Failed to Match the Potential of Candidate Obama?

To the Point

Has President Obama Failed to Match the Potential of Candidate Obama?

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Published on Feb 15, 2010, 11:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:50:59

Episode Description

One of the most popular sports in Washington these days appears to be the blame game. With the loss of the Democrats' filibuster-proof majority in the Senate and healthcare reform struggling in the final lap, questions are cropping up about who's to blame. Guest host Chery Glaser speaks with some critics of Barack Obama's inner circle who say that  the Obama White House is more focused on campaigning than governing.  Also, NATO and Afghan forces go on the offensive in Helmand Province, and struggling to fill the jury pool.

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A monthly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren's asking, you want to know the answer.