A Haiku about President Obama's Reelection Prospects
The economy:If strong, he wins; if weak, fails;If so-so, who knows?
The economy is always a big force:

So is presidential approval
Bessette/Pitney’s AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS: DELIBERATION, DEMOCRACY AND CITIZENSHIP reviews the idea of "deliberative democracy." Building on the book, this blog offers insights, analysis, and facts about recent events.
The economy:If strong, he wins; if weak, fails;If so-so, who knows?