Obama says this admin "excellent" with PR, not so good with governing

[highplainsdem]

It's the truth, but understated -- I'd like to see more bluntness and anger from him.

He's on "This Week" right now.

[confludemocrat]

1. This is the guy who voted for the bankruptcy bill-will hurt N.O. evacuees

did you hear any explanation for that vote or was he even asked?

[carpe diem]

7. Obama DID NOT vote for the bankruptcy bill...

...he did however vote for the limits on class action lawsuits...

http://www.hwwilson.com/currentbio/cover_bios/cover_bio_7_05.htm


So far, Obama has insinuated himself into several key debates before the Senate in the 109th Congress and shown an independent streak that sometimes defies party lines. Stating that President George W. Bush should be allowed some latitude in the appointment of his Cabinet, Obama contributed a "yes" vote toward the Senate confirmation of Condoleezza Rice as secretary of state. However, Alberto Gonzales’s role as White House counsel in setting guidelines for the treatment of suspected terrorists held in U.S. military prisons—which were seen by many as overly harsh and, therefore, illegal—led Obama to register a minority vote of "no" in the confirmation of Gonzales as U.S. attorney general. Obama voted for a lawsuit-reform measure that changed the rules of class-action lawsuits in such a way as to reduce large-dollar judgments; the measure passed in the Senate. He opposed legislation to reform bankruptcy law to make it more difficult for consumers to avoid debt repayment, and he came out against a proposal to allow oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve, in Alaska. The Senate passed both bills.

[confludemocrat]

8. Sorry, mixed up my big disappointments from him. Thanx for the correction.

[warrior1]

2. He's been a disappointment

He has had a few chances to say 'no' to bush appointees yet he buys their bull shit. To little to late.

[qanda]

3. He was exactly right

And said it exactly the way it needed to be said.

[TallahasseeGrannie]

4. I'm not so sure about

the PR thing. Doesn't seem to be helping him much now.

[Skittles]

6. the same dusgusting PR tactics used for five years have quit working

what to do, what to do!

[Olney Blue]

5. Personally, I think their PR stinks too.

Polls indicate that it ain't working anymore.

[justiceischeap]

9. A friend of mine seems to think that's why Hughes was brought back

That she, instead of Rove, is the real mastermind behind the PR. Amazing her new position has to do with our image in Europe. Sure...

[Nikki Stone 1]

10. PR? How about propaganda? Spin? Obama is on the right track, though

He's one to watch.

[I_Make_Mistakes]

11. At least he speaks English and I think is about as smooth a

Those are both qualities that are lacking (not all, but many) in the US political arena today. I bet he didn't even have to screen any questions.

I actually thought he did a good job. He was able to understand the minority position and communicate it appropriately, without patronization. He was also able to express concepts, not just one-line blurbs. He is the new guy and treading slowly, in his new position. I always hold back in a new position, till I have a firm handle on the situation. One misplaced statement, can be a career killer, look at Dean. (Who, I voted for in the primaries, after Kerry was selected!). I still wanted my voice to be heard.