Republicans still hold the former president in high esteem, even as he’s disparaged by the public.
Jamelle Bouie
Jamelle Bouie is a staff writer at The American Prospect.
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Immigration Reform Won’t Be a “Bonanza” for Democrats
Debunking a ridiculous “analysis”
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The Gun Lobby’s Raw Power
There’s far more to policy success than the president.
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Obama Is a Supporting Character
On domestic policy, “Why couldn’t the president pass [blank]?” is the wrong question to ask.
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Why Did Gun Control Fail?
Sixty-vote thresholds, partisanship and—you guessed it—Republicans.
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Conservatives: Boston Means We Shouldn’t Do Immigration Reform
Yep, it’s gotten to that already.
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The Brothers Tsarnaev, Suspects in the Marathon Bombing
One is reported dead, the other on the run from law enforcement.
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The Senate Kills Background Checks, and Obama Gets Angry
Obama calls for new action in response to yesterday’s failure.
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Presidential “Leadership” Doesn’t Work
Gun control as an example