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Three Tests for Our New President

December 19th, 2008 | politics by Joel Hirschhorn

Will Barack Obama find the courage and integrity as president to honor the US Constitution and restore American democracy? Will he be the president the nation really needs? Or will he be the cautious, pragmatic and typical politician focused mostly on addressing our crises and getting a second term? Here are three tests for him.

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#1 Michael Boldin on 12.19.08 at 12:41 pm

Joel you hit the nail on the head with this:

“he must tell the nation he is directing the Justice Department to pursue indictment and prosecution of George W. Bush for multiple serious crimes. Surely no president must be allowed to disrespect and dishonor the US Constitution.”

But sadly, I don’t expect Obama – or any major party president – to ever indict one of their own.

#2 Cliff Carson on 12.21.08 at 4:56 pm

Punishment needs to come if guilty.  But first the charges have to be brought before there is a trial.

Will that happen? 

Don’t bet the farm on it.

#3 Carrie K on 12.21.08 at 10:25 pm

I’m not betting the farm on any of these people!

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