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Can the Obama White House Win Back the 'Professional Left?'

The Obama White House has been stunned by critics from the left wing of its own party. Has the President failed to live up to his own promises? Will liberals stay home in November? Also, after a government bailout, GM reports big profits, and stressed-out fliers and flight attendants.

By Warren Olney • Aug 12, 2010 • 50m Listen

The Obama White House has been stunned by critics from the left wing of its own party. Has the President failed to live up to his own promises? Will liberals stay home in November? Also, after a government bailout, GM reports big profits, and stressed-out fliers and flight attendants.

Banner image: President Barack Obama signs the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010 in the Oval Office, July 22, 2010. Official White House photo: Lawrence Jackson

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Can the Obama White House Win Back the 'Professional Left?'

The Obama White House has been stunned by critics from the left wing of its own party. Has the President failed to live up to his own promises? Will liberals stay home in November? Also, after a government bailout, GM reports big profits, and stressed-out fliers and flight attendants.

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Can the Obama White House Win Back the 'Professional Left?'

The Obama White House has been stunned by critics from the left wing of its own party. Has the President failed to live up to his own promises? Will liberals stay home in November? Also, after a government bailout, GM reports big profits, and stressed-out fliers and flight attendants.

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