MUST SEE: Eric Alterman and Melissa Harris-Lacewell on Obama's First Year - Bill Moyers NOW

[WillyT]

In case you missed it.

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Progressives rejoiced when Barack Obama won the presidency. With a clear Democratic majority in Congress, progressives anticipated changes in national policy on everything from health care to national defense.

But as his first State of The Union Address approaches, the signature issue of Obama's first year, health care reform, appears to be endangered by the surprise victory of Republican Scott Brown in the Massachussetts' special election to replace Senator Ted Kennedy. Brown's win leaves Democrats with 59 senators, which, under current Senate rules, means that Republicans can successfully block legislation using the filibuster — a procedural tactic that requires a 60 vote supermajority to overcome. Pundits have labeled the election a major set-back to the Democrats' agenda, perhaps leaving them without enough votes to tackle any of their major policy goals.

Two of Obama's progressive supporters, Princeton professor Melissa Harris-Lacewell and social critic Eric Alterman, join Bill Moyers on the JOURNAL to assess the president's first year and weigh in on Brown's victory, health care reform, and the state of the progressive agenda.

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Article: http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/01222010/profile.html

Video: http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/01222010/watch.html

Transcript: http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/01222010/transcript1.html

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[babylonsister]

1. Thank you. Sounds great, as I'm a fan of all three. nt

[WillyT]

2. Anytime, Sis !!!

Excellent discussion!

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[90-percent]

3. Wow!

A liberal POWER TRIO!

I'm definitely watching this one!

Moyers is a national treasure!

-90% jimmy

[WillyT]

6. Yes He Is !!!

I hate that he's retiring, but he definitely deserves it. What a lifetime of work and service!

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[GoCubsGo]

4. It was very good.

I enjoyed hearing a conversation by three rational people, which seems to be a rarity these days. They cut through an awful lot of the MSM-driven BS. I urge everyone here who hasn't seen it to watch the video or any rerun on their local PBS station.

[WillyT]

5. I Thought So Too... Thanks !!!

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[WillyT]

7. Kick !!!

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[FrenchieCat]

8. Was very much worth listening to this one....

And to a great extent, I agree with much that was said.

Pres. Obama has to become more forceful....
but at the same time, dumping on him is not the only answer
to what we are facing.

I'll call the conversation insightful.

[WillyT]

9. Glad You Found It Worthwhile...

I did too.

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