Wrong Track

The Optimism Gap: Are Washington and the Public on the Same Track?

Scott Bittle | Posted 07.13.2011

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Scott Bittle

Part of leadership is conveying an air of optimism and confidence. But what does it mean when leaders are more optimistic than the people they're supposed to be leading?

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Digging In To Obama's (And Republicans') Poll Numbers

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Weigant

Barack Obama continues to ride a wave of public support as we approach the magic "100th day" of his presidency. Since I wrote about his 100 days (94 ...

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McCain's Straight Walk Express

Robert S. McElvaine | Posted 05.25.2011

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Robert S. McElvaine

"Just a closer walk with thee." It should be the theme song of the McCain campaign, and the "thee" is George W. Bush. John McCain has given up ...

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