State of the Union : Is Obama back in control?

The Obama Presidency - Year 3: Gridlock or Opportunity?
Seminar series on the United States

In the wake of the State of the Union address and the White House's budget proposal, how much leeway does Obama have? What is his strategy for his last two years? Can he launch new reforms given the economic climate and tea party opposition? How will he work with the House of Representatives? The choices he makes this year could make or break his bid for a second term in 2012. 

Participants include:
Anton Brender, Chief Economist, Dexia Asset Management
François Vergniolle de Chantal, Editor in Chief, Politique américaine
Thomas McGrath, Chairman of Republicans Abroad France
Joseph Smallhoover, International Counsel, Democrats Abroad & Member, Democratic National Committee
 

In partnership with the French American Foundation - France