Obama Advisors

A Response to My Mom on Obama and the Economy

Howard Winant | Posted 05.07.2009 | Politics


Howard Winant

The greatest was Lincoln; the next best was Roosevelt. I think Obama has the potential to be a president on their level.

Obama calls stimulus bill delay 'inexcusable'

AP | PHILIP ELLIOTT | Posted 03.09.2009 | Politics


WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama decried as "inexcusable and irresponsible" the delay of his economic recovery legislation in Congress with a...

Obama's Biggest Decision

Bill Allen | Posted 01.15.2009 | Politics


Bill Allen

Even before Inauguration Day Obama has made perhaps the most crucial decision of his presidency. This fundamental choice reflects not a position on a single issue but in establishing a process.

Obama Names Valerie Jarrett Senior White House Advisor

Posted 12.15.2008 | Chicago


President-elect Barack Obama has formally named his friend Valerie Jarrett to be a senior adviser in the White House. Her official title will be "se...

A Timely Cabinet Appointment for Science

Lawrence M. Krauss | Posted 12.15.2008 | Politics


Lawrence M. Krauss

One Presidential appointment that is likely to be overlooked by pundits, but, for the long-term health of our economy, is equally important to include in this set is that of Presidential Science Advisor.

It's Over

Bill George | Posted 11.08.2008 | Politics


Bill George

Just as Hillary Clinton learned in the primaries, it is extremely difficult to compete simultaneously with Obama's unwavering strategy and his unrelenting organization on the ground.