The Case Of The President's Missing Charisma
()Fred Barbash of Politico moderates the site's arena. Participants are responding to the question, Obama's Charisma: Where Did He Leave It? Also, political junkie Ken Rudin fills us in on the first state dinner, and Gov. Mark Sanford's (R-SC) possible impeachment.
For Public, Affordability A Key Issue In Health Bill
Polls repeatedly show Americans are concerned about how a health bill would affect their finances.
()Obama to Attend Copenhagen Climate Summit
Obama's attendance is designed to give positive momentum to international climate talks.
()Afghanistan
Obama To Address Nation On Afghanistan Tuesday()
President Obama will address the nation on his new strategy for the war in Afghanistan Tuesday night from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. The president is expected to lay out his plans for expanding the Afghan conflict and, ultimately, ending America's military role.
Health Care
A Vote For Health Care, A Vote Against Gun Rights?()
President Obama's push to overhaul the nation's health care system has been sparking debate for months. But a new attack emerged Saturday — from a gun-rights group. The White House responded Tuesday to the claim that the proposed bill is bad for gun owners. It's another hot-button issue for Democrats to address as the bill moves forward.
Watching Washington
Health Care Overhaul: 'One More Night It Didn't Die'()
November 24, 2009 A senior Senate staffer who has worked all year on the health system overhaul was asked to sum up that rare weekend session that brought the bill to the brink of formal consideration on the Senate floor. "One more night it didn't die," he said. And...



