Monthly Archives: March 2010
Rahmbo’s Role: A Recipe for a Short Tenure?
The debate during the last several weeks regarding Rahm “Rahmbo” Emanuel’s role in the Obama White House provides an opportunity to revisit a topic that is one of my main research interests, and about which I’ve written extensively in academic … Continue reading
I’m coming for you Axelrod!
I realize that many of my students haven’t actually seen any of the Rambo movies. If we need any more evidence that as a society we are truly slouching toward Gomorrah, it’s surely the failure of the current generation to … Continue reading
Rahmbo, First Blood: No President Can Stop Him!
Whenever presidents appear politically vulnerable, as reflected in declining approval ratings, a failure to pass major policy initiatives, or in anticipation of a major electoral defeat, supporters – not wanting to attack the President directly – begin to look for … Continue reading
Who Won the Health Care Summit Debate?
Who won the health care summit debate? That was the question media pundits asked in the aftermath of last Thursday’s marathon, 7-hour public health care meeting between President Obama and Democrats and Republicans in Congress. Not surprisingly, there was no … Continue reading
