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Obama the Divider

One of the core claims made by Barack Obama during his presidential campaign -- a commitment absolutely central to his run for the presidency -- is that he would change the political culture of Washington. He would, by the force and power of his personality, uproot old habits. He would elevate the national debate, usher in an unprecedented period of transparency, eschew "spin" and the "50 plus one" style of governing, and "turn the page" on the "old politics" of division and anger. The political culture has changed, but arguably for the worse. Obama has already established himself as the most ...

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