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    Is Obama Winning the Battles but Losing the War?

    President Obama has made good on more campaign promises than political veterans ever thought possible, but his public opinion ratings continue to fall. We ask why and what it could mean in November and beyond.  Also, the Senate Judiciary Committee approves Elena Kagan, and Britain’s new Prime Minister at the Obama White House. What about BP and the Lockerbie bomber?

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    By Warren Olney • Jul 20, 2010 • 50m Listen

    President Obama has made good on more campaign promises than political veterans ever thought possible, but his public opinion ratings continue to fall. We ask why and what it could mean in November and beyond. Also, the Senate Judiciary Committee approves Supreme Court Justice nominee Elena Kagan, and Britain’s new prime minister visits the Obama White House against the background of the Gulf Oil Spill.

    Banner image: President Barack Obama points out landmarks as he shows Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom the view from the Truman Balcony of the White House, July 20, 2010. Official White House Photo: Chuck Kennedy

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Darrell Satzman

      Producer

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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