14 Apr
Obama Refocuses on the Economy
President Obama returned to job one this morning, adopting the tone of both professor and preacher to refocus on the economy. Claiming progress, he explained that there are still hard times ahead. That is the balancing act he must manage now and in the months ahead — instilling confidence while lowering expectations.
In the face of a recession that has yet to run its course, Obama hopes to talk up the economy while preventing his own poll numbers from sagging. Failure in either endeavor could jeopardize the ambitious agenda of health care, energy and education that will dominate the next phase of his presidency.
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