Barack Obama

Obama Announces IRS Resignation, Promises Safeguards and...

President Barack Obama announced that acting commissioner of the IRS Steven Miller would be stepping down, calling the political targeting scandal "inexcusable." Jeffrey Brown delves into the latest developments and lingering questions with Josh Gerstein for Politico and Paul Streckfus, creator and editor of EO Tax Journal.

WSJ Editor's Pick - Obama's Stalled Agenda

Colleen McCain Nelson, WSJ, explained to The Wall Street Journal This Morning how an outburst of controversies threatens to swamp the Obama's second-term agenda.

WSJ Editors' Picks -- President Obama's Shift

Colleen McCain Nelson tells Gordon Deal of The Wall Street Journal This Morning why President Obama is hoping to change the conversation in Washington, DC back to job creation.

News Wrap: Obama Nominates Two New Members of Economic...

In other news Thursday, President Barack Obama nominated a new trade representative and head of the Commerce Department, leaving only one position left to fill in his second term cabinet. Also, reports indicate Syrian government troops and gunmen killed 50 to 100 people in a village near the Mediterranean coast.

Obama Heads to Mexico

In Mexico City today, Presidents Barack Obama and Enrique Peña Nieto want to talk about trade and a booming economy, but the murderous drug wars are still raging. Will the public conversation be different from what happens behind closed doors?

WSJ Editors' Picks -- Obamacare Closes In

The Wall Street Journal This Morning's Gordon Deal talks to WSJ Reporter Louise Radnofsky about the challenges facing the federal health law six months before its rollout.

Obama Raises Concerns About Syrian Chemical Weapon Use...

Syria's Prime Minister Wael Nader Al-Halqi survived an assassination attempt in Damascus, where he was the target of a car bombing. Judy Woodruff reports on the latest violence in the Syrian war, as well as how the U.S. is grappling with claims that the Assad regime has likely used chemical weapons in recent weeks.

Letters Tainted with Poisonous Ricin Sent to President...

In aftermath of the attack in Boston, letters sent to President Obama and members of Congress tainted with the poison ricin were intercepted by authorities before delivery. Hari Sreenivasan talks with WNYC's Todd Zwillich, who says the potential scare has many edgy especially on such an unusual day on Capitol Hill.

Shields and Brooks on Obama's Budget, Senate Gun Fight,...

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss development in the gun legislation battle and if background checks will amount to substantive gun control, plus backlash against President Barack Obama's budget, bipartisan efforts on an immigration bill and the legacy of Margaret Thatcher.

Obama Budget Plan With Medicare Cuts, Tax Hikes Draws...

The Obama administration rolled out its new budget proposal, which includes Medicare cuts and tax hikes for the wealthy. Kwame Holman has more on reactions to the budget from both sides of the aisle. Gwen Ifill gets views from Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., and White House economic adviser Gene Sperling.

Obama's Budget: Social Security, Chained CPI and Taxes

President Obama will propose a "conciliatory" budget tomorrow with proposed cuts in Medicare and Social Security and an increase in taxes. Is there any chance of consensus?

Shields and Brooks on the Job Numbers, Obama's Budget...

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks talk with Judy Woodruff about the week's top political stories, including the March 2013 jobs report, whether President Barack Obama's proposed budget will include cuts to social security and how the U.S. should react to North Korea's nuclear threats.

WSJ Editors' Picks -- Understanding Obamacare

Are you up to date on the new healthcare rules starting January 1st or when you can start talking with companies to get insurance? WSJ's Dan Loney has the details with Laura Adams of InsuranceQuotes.com.

WSJ Editors Picks -- Obama's Crisis Spots

WSJ Reporter Jerry Seib talks to Gordon Deal of The Wall Street Journal This Morning about how President Obama's second-term agenda increasingly appears threatened by three crisis spots: North Korea, Syria and Iran.

News Wrap: Obama Appoints First Female Director of the...

In other news Wednesday, Julia Pierson was sworn in as the new director of the Secret Service. Pierson, who was appointed by President Barack Obama, is the first woman to hold this post. Also, James Holmes, the man accused in the Colorado movie shooting last July, has offered to plead guilty and serve life in prison.

Shields and Brooks on Obama in the Mideast, GOP in...

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss bipartisan compromise in Congress on the budget, an election postmortem for the Republican party, President Barack Obama's "soaring rhetoric" and "realistic policies" for the Mideast and the 10th anniversary of the War in Iraq.

In Call Brokered by Obama, Turkey's Erdogan Gets Apology...

On his last day in Israel, President Obama brokered a diplomatic exchange for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, who had not talked since before nine Turkish citizens were killed in 2010. Margaret Warner reports on Netanyahu's apology, plus the president's visit to Jordan.

Obama Visit Raises Expectations of Support on Mideast...

Unpopular in the past in Israel, President Obama tried to engage a younger audience in Jerusalem and in the West Bank. Jeffrey Brown talks with Margaret Warner, reporting from Jerusalem, about the president's message to both sides that peace is still possible, as well as his emphasis on reciprocal confidence-building measures.

Obama Pushes Peace Talks on Middle East Trip

President Obama plunged back into the perils of Middle East diplomacy, backing a Palestinian state while supporting Israel almost without reservation.

Obama Pledges 'Unwavering' Commitment to Israel's...

President Barack Obama made his first trip to Israel, where he reaffirmed the bond between the two nations. Margaret Warner, who is traveling with the president, talks with Gwen Ifill about the timing of the trip and common concerns for the U.S. and Israel, including the Syrian conflict and Iran's nuclear program.

Ahead of Obama's Inaugural Visit, Israel Installs New...

Anticipating President Barack Obama's visit to Israel, Jordan, and the West Bank, Israel rolled out the red carpet, as well as its new governing coalition. Jeffrey Brown reports that top priorities for the administration are new Jewish settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, and addressing the Iran's nuclear program.

News Wrap: House Blocks Obama Administration's Welfare...

In other news Wednesday, the House voted to block the Obama administration from allowing states to waive welfare work requirements. The GOP claimed the president was trying to destroy the 1996 welfare reform law. Also, a trial began in Steubenville, Ohio for two high school football players accused of raping a 16-year-old girl.

President Obama Nominates Candidates for Energy and...

At the first cabinet meeting of his second term, President Obama announced nominations for the positions of budget, energy, and environmental policy. Gwen Ifill talks with lobbyist Scott Segal of Bracewell & Giuliani LLP and Michael Brune, president of the Sierra Club, to learn more about the president's picks and larger agenda.

China Looms as Main Concern in Meeting Between Obama,...

When Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with President Obama, China's economy and geopolitical concerns were the main topics of discussion. To examine the flare-up between Japan and China, Margaret Warner talks to Mike Mochizuki, author of "The New Strategic Triangle: The U.S.-Japan Alliance and the Rise of China."

Slate: The Sequestering Obama's Golf Game Gabfest

Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Austerity approaches, SCOTUS considers campaign contributions and the president putts in private.

President Obama's Plan For Universal Preschool

Before leaving for a weekend getaway, President Barack Obama announced details of a plan to make high-quality preschool available to all American children. It would use federal money to make preschool classes available for more low- and moderate-income children. But the goal would be to persuade states to offer preschool to all who wanted it. The program could cost as much as $10 billion a year — nearly a tenth of the entire federal education budget. Supporters say it would provide long-term...

WSJ Editors' Picks -- Will Obamacare Succeed???

WSJ Economics Editor David Wessel looks at the ways that the Affordable Healthcare Act could either succeed or fail with The Wall Street Journal This Morning.

New Hampshire Reacts To President Obama’s State Of The...

It’s the first State of the Union of President Obama's second term, and a major opportunity for him to set the agenda for the next four years…fromjobs to

Obama's Drone War

Obama Suggests Short-Term Fix To Sequester

If Congress and the president don't act in the next three weeks, deep, across-the-board spending cuts will hit everything from the defense department to education programs. President Obama has proposed a short-term mix of budget cuts and tax hikes to replaced automatic spending cuts set to start March 1.

Contraceptives, Obamacare and Religious Freedom

Some religious nonprofits and private employers say Obamacare violates the rights to religious freedom. We hear about new exemptions to overcome constitutional objections.

President Obama Begins Campaign to Push for Gun Control

President Obama visited Minneapolis to launch a push for tighter gun control. Gwen Ifill talks to Philadelphia police commissioner Charles Ramsey and Bruce Hartman, sheriff of Gilpin County, Colo., about the differences of gun cultures in rural and urban settings and protecting citizens from crime while protecting their rights.

WSJ Editors' Picks -- Obama & Netanyahu

The Wall Street Journal This Morning talks with WSJ Washington Bureau Chief Jerry Seib about the relationship between President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, now that both men have been re-elected.

Shields, Brooks on Obama's Second Term and Hillary...

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks talk to Jeffrey Brown about what's ahead for President Obama's first 100 days during his second term, an identity crisis for the Republican Party, John Kerry's vision for foreign policy at his confirmation hearing and Hillary Clinton's legacy at State.

News Wrap: Obama Announces Two Nominations for Heads of...

In other news Thursday, President Obama nominated former U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission, and Richard Cordray to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Also, the U.S. Senate agreed to limit the use of filibusters, including restricting time spent debating bills and nominations.

How Will Obama Address Economy, Equality and...

In his inaugural address, President Obama laid his plans for the next four years, including more attention to global warming and equal rights for gay Americans. Jeffrey Brown and guests discuss the tone and content of Obama's address and what they hope the president will do over the next four years.

Obama's Big Defense of Big Government

Reading Between The Lines Of President Obama's...

Yesterday, President BarackObama took his second oath of office for his second term and outlined his vision for the next four years. Obama borrowed

In Honor of Obama Inauguration, Spoken Word Artist...

The coming inaugural inspired spoken word artist and student Leah Green to pen a poem called "Change," about civil rights, equality and American democracy.

Barack Obama Begins His Second Term

Barack Hussein Obama was inaugurated today for his second term, with an inaugural speech that looked to the future...

Shields and Brooks on Obama's New Term, Gun Control and...

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks talk with Jeffrey Brown about the week's political news, including President Obama's executive actions on gun control, the future of gun culture in America, resolving the debt ceiling fight in Congress and the president at the beginning of a new term.

Obama's Campaign-Turned-Advocacy Group Raises Questions...

The Obama campaign, with its blockbuster fundraising lists, is being converted into a 501c4 advocacy group. In a video this morning, First Lady Michelle Obama announced that Obama For America, the juggernaut campaign committee, is becoming Organizing For Action. The move raises controversial issues about the political uses of a tax-exempt group.

Obama's Gun Control Agenda

Challenges and Implications of President Obama's Gun...

To understand the realities of President Obama's new proposals on gun, Jeffrey Brown gets perspective from Josh Horwitz from the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, David Kopel of the Independence Institute, Georgetown University School of Medicine's Dr. Liza Gold and Norm Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute.

Obama Takes Executive Action on Gun Control

The President today signed 23 executive orders and asked Congress for additional gun control measures?with an appeal to the public?

WSJ Editors' Picks - Obama's Gun Plan

The Wall Street Journal This Morning's Gordon Deal talks with reporter Colleen McCain Nelson, who has a preview of Obama's gun legislation.

Shifts In Race Relations Since Obama's Election

President Barack Obama's election in 2008, sparked many discussions about how race relations would change in the United States. Many Americans hoped that the election of a black man to the highest office would provide opportunities for breakthroughs in racial equality and understanding.

Obama Steers Second Term Agenda Towards Government Debt,...

President Obama called on Republicans to "act responsibly" and raise the nation's debt ceiling before March when the U.S. is expected to breech its borrowing limit and possibly default on its debt. Judy Woodruff talks to the Wall Street Journal's Carol Lee and Politico's Jake Sherman about Obama's plans for the federal deficit.

WSJ Editors' Picks -- Obama, Hagel Partnership

How did Sen. Chuck Hagel become President Obama's nominee for Defense Secretary? WSJ reporter Julian Barnes explained to The Wall Street Journal This Morning that it involved Iraq.

News Wrap: Obama Plans to Nominate Chief of Staff Lew to...

In other news Wednesday, President Obama is ready to nominate Jack Lew as his new Treasury secretary. Lew currently serves as White House chief of staff and played a critical role in recent budget deal negotiations. If confirmed by the Senate, Lew would replace Timothy Geithner, who plans to step down at the end of the month.

Demonstrations over censorship in China and Obama's pick...

Could the demonstrations over censorship at Southern Weekend newspaper be a significant turning point in the battle for free speech in China? Kathrin HIlle reports from Guangzhou. In Washington, President Obama has nominated Chuck Hagel, to be the next US defense secretary. But the former Republican Senator is a controversial figure, with some pro-Israel groups going so far as to accuse him of antisemitism. So why select him, and why now? Washington-based diplomatic correspondent Geoff Dyer...

President Obama's Second-Term Team

President Barack Obama picks former Sen. Chuck Hagel for defense secretary and John Brennan as CIA director. Diane and her guests discuss battles ahead as the president seeks to build his second-term team.

Obama's On-Again, Off-Again Relationship With...

President Obama handily won re-election, but Congress remains fairly unchanged. Will the status quo prevail during his second term? Or will he follow through on promises that got progressives excited about him in 2008?

Obama: 'The American People Are Watching What We Do Here'

It was hardly the first time the president had been standing at the White House briefing room podium, asking lawmakers to finally, before time runs out, agree to his plan or cut a deal, and spare the world some gratuitous economic pain.

The Remaking of Obama Foreign Policy Team: Sen. John...

President Obama nominated Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., to replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. The announcement came after U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice withdrew her name after some political contention. Jeffrey Brown discusses the upcoming Cabinet changes with journalist James Mann and The Washington Post's David Ignatius.

President Obama: Gun Control Will Be a 'Central Issue'

The White House stepped up its response to Sandy Hook by planning to give Congress recommendations on preventing mass shootings, from mental health services to gun control laws. Gwen Ifill talks to Gov. Pat Quinn, D-Ill., who is pushing for statewide bans in Illinois on assault weapons and high capacity ammunition magazines.

President Obama Honors Shooting Victims, Families

A gunman entered Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., and opened fire, killing at least 27, among whom 20 were children. In a press conference at the White House, President Obama spoke emotionally of the nation's sorrow for the many victims of the deadly shooting and their families.

Poll Shows Among Public President Obama Has Strong Hand...

While Republicans hold fast to the conviction that spending cuts -- not tax increases -- will fix America's debt problems, new polls reveal the public strongly supports President Obama's approach to the budget. Ray Suarez talks to Pew Research Center's Andy Kohut who says what Americans want most is compromise and balance.

Obama Makes Tax Hike Appeal in Detroit After Weekend...

The president and House Speaker Boehner met face-to-face to discuss budget plans, saying "lines of communication" would remain open. Judy Woodruff talks to Washington Post reporter Lori Montgomery, who explains why politicians have chosen to keep deliberations private and what kind of deal may be forming behind closed doors.

No Nominees, But Obama Cabinet Already Has Critics

Weekend Edition host Rachel Martin speaks with NPR national political correspondent Mara Liasson about President Obama's plans for cabinet appointments in his second term. Already, the president will have to find new heads for the State Department and the CIA, and he's run into early opposition from Republicans in the Senate.

Shields and Brooks on Obama's Bargaining Skills

Jeffrey Brown talks to NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks about President Obama's repeated push to increase revenue by taxing the wealthy, the lack of constructive debate in Congress to solve America's long-term deficit, possible filibuster reform and continued criticism of UN Ambassador Susan Rice.

Obama's Foreign Policy, Take Two

As President Barack Obama prepares to enter a second term, he faces a host of foreign policy issues. Syria presents an immediate crisis, China poses a strategic challenge and tensions with Iran continue to escalate.

Obama Optimistic for Finding a Budget Solution Before...

President Barack Obama urged Congress to find a solution to averting sequestration before Christmas and both Democrats and Republicans seemed optimistic about doing so. But congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle also seemed to hold firm their established stances on social security and taxes. Jeffrey Brown reports.

Young Voters Played Critical Role in Obama Re-Election

A new study shows that despite a dip in support since the last election, young voters were crucial in helping propel President Barack Obama to re-election. Ray Suarez talks to Michael Dimock of the Pew Research Center about who makes up the so-called "youth vote" and what factors played into that demographic's election choices.

Obama To Pardon 2 Thanksgiving Turkeys

As the story goes, pardoning a turkey dates back to President Lincoln, when his young son Tad begged his father to let the White House Thanksgiving meal live. On Wednesday, Obama pardons Cobbler and Gobbler.

President Obama Travels to Myanmar, Saluting a Long...

For nearly 50 years, Myanmar was ruled by military dictatorship. But the country's leadership has made a rapid about-face in the last two years, pressing sweeping reforms transitioning towards democracy, reducing corruption and increasing transparency. Ray Suarez reports on President Obama's historic trip to the country.

States Still Divided on Obamacare

In the aftermath of the President's re-election, states, hospitals and insurance companies are now faced with fully implementing the Affordable Care Act. How deeply rooted is the continued opposition? What are the prospects for affordable coverage for 30 million uninsured Americans?

Progressive Groups Weigh In on President Obama's Plans...

President Barack Obama is meeting with conservative and progressive leaders to gather input on how to avoid going over the "fiscal cliff." Jeffrey Brown talks to National Education Association's Dennis Van Roekel and Moveon.org's Justin Ruben, progressive leaders who met with President Obama at the White House this week.

Global challenges facing Obama in his second term

What does Barack Obama's reelection mean for the Untied States' relations with the world? FT editor Lionel Barber and Washington bureau chief Richard McGregor join Gideon Rachman to discuss the economic and geopolitical challenges facing the president in his second term.

For President Obama, Little Time to Enjoy Re-election

President Barack Obama returned to Washington after winning both the Electoral College and the popular vote in the 2012 election, but there was little time to savor the victory in the face of a potential fiscal crisis at the end of the year. Kwame Holman reports on the day after and Gwen Ifill Talks to Ray Suarez from Chicago.

WSJ Editor's Picks - Big Obama Bet

WSJTM's Gordon Deal talks with The Wall Street Journal's Patrick O' Connor about the changes the Obama campaign made to earn him re-election.

Obama Capitalizes On Emerging Voter Groups

President Obama won re-election, not by going after independent voters, but by going after emerging groups in the U.S. population. By race, age and gender, voters made clear there are two — or more — Americas, and the Obama team captured more of them, and delivered more of them to the polls.

Audio: Obama Victory Speech

Full Audio of President Obama's victory speech in Chicago.

Obama Wins Popular Vote, Controls Electoral College

Voters have given President Obama a second term in office. He defeated Republican Mitt Romney in a hard-fought race in which the economy was the dominant issue. In the end, Obama narrowly won the popular vote but captured more than 300 electoral votes to Romney's 206.

Guam's Straw Poll Picks Obama, Overwhelmingly

Residents of Guam don't get to vote for president. But they do hold a straw poll on election day. Those results are now in: just over 20,000 for President Obama, and some 8,500 for Republican challenger Mitt Romney. Jayne Flores, a contributing reporter to member station KPRG, talks about the poll.

Romney, Obama Make Final Pitches In Swing States

The two presidential candidates made their final campaign stops ahead of Tuesday's election. Melissa Block talks with Ari Shapiro, who traveled with Mitt Romney, and Scott Horsley, who traveled with President Obama, about their final pitch to voters.

The Last Pew Poll: Obama Holds Edge On Eve Of Election

The poll shows President Obama leading his GOP challenger, Mitt Romney, 48 percent to 45 percent among likely voters. The poll was conducted after Superstorm Sandy hit the U.S. East Coast. Pew also found that Romney supporters are more committed to voting than are Obama's supporters.

Obama Makes Final Push For Second Term

President Obama is making his final bid for a second term, telling audiences in Ohio that Mitt Romney wouldn't create good change, only bad.

President Obama tours storm destruction in New Jersey...

President Obama will tour the worst hit disaster areas on the New Jersey coast with Governor Chris Christie today. We’ll talk to a local reporter on the scene about the latest, and the unlikely partnership of Republican Governor Christie and President Obama.

Mysterious Anti-Obama Spam Texts Linked To Republican...

If you're using social media to follow the presidential campaign or even if you're related to someone else who's doing that, there's a good chance your cellphone got spammed Tuesday night with an anti-Obama text message.

Re-Election Campaign Reveals A President Looking For The...

For Obama, this campaign has truly been a fight against the elements: a painfully slow economic recovery and a political landscape in which the Republicans swept the table just two years ago. The Obama campaign, with its trademark discipline and meticulous organization, set out to overcome these obstacles.

Impersonating The President: From Will Rogers To Obama's...

Political commentators will be working overtime in the countdown to the presidential election. So will political comedians, including the candidates' impersonators.

Ahead Of Storm, Obama Rallies In New Hampshire

The approach of Hurricane Sandy is forcing presidential candidates to juggle their campaign schedules as they head for the home stretch. President Obama is flying to Florida ahead of schedule in order to beat the storm, but on Saturday the president had beautiful fall weather for a campaign rally in New Hampshire.

The Afterword: Jeffrey Toobin on Obama and the Supreme...

June Thomas talks with Jeffrey Toobin about his new book, The Oath: The Obama White House and the Supreme Court.

Obama and Romney Barnstorm Swing States

The days on the campaign trail have gotten busier. President Obama traveled to Iowa, Colorado, California and Nevada in a single day, while his challenger Mitt Romney visiting Nevada and Iowa to make his case to the last undecided voters. Jeffrey Brown reports on the stepped-up pace in the last 13 days till the election.

Obama Pushes Early Voting On Swing State Tour

President Obama campaigned in Iowa, Colorado, Nevada and California on Wednesday.

In Debate, Romney Touts 'Peace Through Strength,' Obama...

President Obama and former Gov. Mitt Romney met in Boca Raton, Fla., for one final debate on foreign policy, moderated by Bob Schieffer of CBS News. While Obama emphasized international alliances and coalition building, Romney touted peace through strength in their broader visions for U.S. foreign policy.

Why Does Germany Favor Obama In Presidential Race?

There is little doubt President Obama would win if the elections were being held in Germany. Analysts here say four out of five Germans prefer the incumbent to his challenger, Mitt Romney. NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson speaks to Germans to find what people there are saying about the U.S. election and whether it matters to them.

Obama and Romney to Square Off on Foreign Policy

Foreign policy, which may not decide the election, is now subject to vigorous public discussion, and it's the subject of Monday's final debate. But do the candidates disagree as much as they'd like us to think?

Romney, Obama Trade Jokes At Al Smith Dinner

President Obama and his GOP challenger Mitt Romney shared a stage again Thursday night. This time it was at the Al Smith Dinner in New York City, an annual event to raise money for Catholic charities.

Obama Tries To Regain Female Voter Advantage

One day after the second presidential debate of 2012, President Obama campaigned in Iowa and Ohio. The campaign spent much of Wednesday taking Mitt Romney to task for what some regard as out-of-date comments about women in the workplace.

President Obama's Messaging Problem

Political speeches and campaign rhetoric are worlds apart from selling actual policy to the American people. From the Affordable Care Act to his recent debate with Republican nominee Mitt Romney, critics have charged that President Obama just can't get his message across without a teleprompter.

Axelrod: Obama Is 'Eager For Four More Years'

Presidential polls are starting to shift to show the race between President Obama and GOP rival Mitt Romney tightening even further, and in some cases, Romney is ahead for the first time. Steve Inskeep talks to David Axelrod, Obama's senior campaign adviser, about the shifts in the race, and the president's strategy with less than a month to go before the election.

Romney-Obama Race Tightens Up, Raising Stakes for Vice...

Margaret Warner talks to the Rothenberg Political Report's Stu Rothenberg, USA Today's Susan Page and Pew Research Center's Andy Kohut about the latest election polls coming out of the first presidential debate, and what that means for the stakes in this week's vice presidential debate.

Which of the Two Candidates Really Wants to Be President?

How does President Obama feel about coping with a hostile Congress? What about former Governor Mitt Romney's record with Democrats in Massachusetts?

Wis. Crowd Welcomes Obama After Lackluster Debate

President Obama's campaign acknowledges that GOP challenger Mitt Romney had the stronger performance in this week's debate. One of Obama's closest advisers acknowledges the president will "have to adjust" his approach to future debates.

What Obama And Romney Left Out In First Debate

Mitt Romney proved he can go head-to-head with President Obama in the first of three debates. The consensus is that Romney won the night with a performance Republicans hope brings new life to his campaign. NPR's Ron Elving talks about the debate and what the candidates did — and didn't — say.

Close Read: NPR Reporters Fact Check Denver Debate

NPR correspondents join host Steve Inskeep to give the first presidential debate between President Obama and Mitt Romney a "close read." Our team provides analysis and checks the facts behind the candidates' statements. NPR reporters include: John Ydstie, David Welna, Julie Rovner, Scott Horsley and Ari Shapiro.

After First Debate, Florida Voters Discuss...

Ray Suarez visits Orlando, Fla., to talk to voters -- some decided, some undecided -- directly following the first presidential debate. Were the candidates convincing? Did the voters hear what they hoped to from either side? They discuss jobs, President Obama's consistency, Mitt Romney's softer side, and the role of government.