Why is the 2012 presidential election so important?
What history lessons have we learned that will help in the upcoming election? Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how history is showing us that the 2012 presidential election is pivotal for the future of America.
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Government, Politics, Leadership, Ethics, Trust
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Many of FDR’s policies and programs were an assault on the Constitution. Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how FDR assaulted the Constitution and the similarities in Obama’s policies and political tactics.
Can Obama successfully still use Bush as FDR used Hoover? Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to discuss whether Obama can be successful in November by employing similar blame tactics that FDR used.
Why was Franklin Roosevelt, whose policies were often failures, one of the most popular presidents in history? Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how well FDR connected with the masses, was protected by the press and used Hoover as a foil.
When is the price of government benefits just too high? Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how presidents and the political class use targeted federal programs and tax policy to influence and control various constituencies.
What can we learn from past presidents about how to choose future presidents? Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the character and ethos of past presidents, and how the presidency has changed over time.
