To the Point
After a Full Year in Office, Obama Speaks to the People
One year ago, Democrats were talking about a new political era. Now, President Obama faces a nation of angry voters. We set the scene for his first address on the State of the Nation. Also, a second day of bombs in Baghdad. On Reporter's Notebook, will France ban the veil for Muslim women in public places?
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenOne year ago, Democrats were talking about a new political era. Now, President Obama faces a nation of angry voters. We set the scene for his first address on the State of the Nation. Also, a second day of bombs in Baghdad. On Reporter's Notebook, a parliamentary committee says the Muslim face represses women and challenges the Republic of France.
Banner image: President Barack Obama talks on the phone in the Oval Office, December 1, 2009. Official White House Photo: Pete Souza
