Understanding the Obama Presidency

Abstract

This article provides a variety of concepts for understanding the Obama presidency as it proceeds. One can fruitfully comprehend the next four years in terms of Obama's theory of presidential power, amount of political capital, progress in establishing a political regime, demonstration of political skills and ability to preserve and expand his political authority. The strengths and weaknesses of Obama's personality -- in terms of its levels of extraversion, neuroticism, agreeableness, openness and conscientiousness -- will be come evident in time. Together, these concepts will explain much about his presidency.

Recommended Citation

Schier, Steven E. (2009) "Understanding the Obama Presidency," The Forum: Vol. 7 : Iss. 1, Article 10.
DOI: 10.2202/1540-8884.1283
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/forum/vol7/iss1/art10