Which Way, L.A.?

The President's Quick Trip to The Big Easy

Senator Barack Obama went to New Orleans five times to criticize then-President George Bush for failing to rebuild New Orleans or protect it from future flooding. But today was his first visit as President, and he spent just a few hours before going on to a fundraiser in San Francisco.

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

Senator Barack Obama went to New Orleans five times to criticize then-President George Bush for failing to rebuild New Orleans or protect it from future flooding. But today was his first visit as President, and he spent just a few hours before going on to a fundraiser in San Francisco.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Katie Cooper
Producer, 'One year Later'
Sonya Geis
Senior Managing Editor
Jonathan Tilove
Washington Reporter, New Orleans Times-Picayune
Ivor van Heerden
Center for the Study of Public Health Impact of Hurricanes

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Which Way, L.A.?

The President's Quick Trip to The Big Easy

Senator Barack Obama went to New Orleans five times to criticize then-President George Bush for failing to rebuild New Orleans or protect it from future flooding. But today was his first visit as President, and he spent just a few hours before going on to a fundraiser in San Francisco.

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Which Way, L.A.?

The President's Quick Trip to The Big Easy

Senator Barack Obama went to New Orleans five times to criticize then-President George Bush for failing to rebuild New Orleans or protect it from future flooding. But today was his first visit as President, and he spent just a few hours before going on to a fundraiser in San Francisco.

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