With a conservative Congress, Obama can invoke Truman, Clinton, or Carter.
Robert Kuttner
Robert Kuttner is co-founder and co-editor of The American Prospect, and professor at Brandeis University’s Heller School. His latest book is Notes for Next Time: Surviving Tyranny, Redeeming America. Follow Bob at his site, robertkuttner.com, and on Twitter.
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The Return of Keynes
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Our Progressive Populism
Populism comes in two varieties — progressive and reactionary.
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A 20-Year Odyssey
Since the Prospect began publication as a quarterly with a circulation of 2,700, it’s been a forum for inspired argument, both with the right and within the liberal family.
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The Two Conservatisms
The Tea Party is more flagrant, but the austerity movement is more insidious.
