Sometimes, incrementalism does work. Mark Schmitt writes about social entrepreneur Herb Sturz, whose key to success was matching an expansive vision with pragmatic goals.
Meanwhile, Zach Carter wonders why the government is relying on discredited rating agencies to help stop the credit crunch. Yet another case of the "arsonist as firefighter" meme.
And Terence Samuel says that Obama must present a strong narrative of success to the public if he is to counter doomsaying media outlets.
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--The Editors