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Which Way, L.A.?

Is Obama Winning the Battles but Losing the War?

President Obama has astonished Washington veterans by achieving so many of the objectives he promised voters during the campaign of 2008.  But, " the mystery remains ."  He "is still widely perceived as flirting with a failed presidency." That's according to a much-read article in Politico, authored by Jim VandeHei and John Harris.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    President Obama has astonished Washington veterans by achieving so many of the objectives he promised voters during the campaign of 2008. But, "the mystery remains." He "is still widely perceived as flirting with a failed presidency." That's according to a much-read article in Politico, authored by Jim VandeHei and John Harris.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      John Harris

      Politico

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      Steve Kornacki

      Salon.com

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      Michael Tomasky

      Newsweek / Daily Beast

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