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A blow for the Democrats and democracy in the USA
25 January 2010
On Line Opinion
Scott Brown’s victory in Massachusetts highlights the dysfunctions of the US legislative system more than ever, writes Brendon O'Connor. Read Article
Obama a victim as Americans struggle to accept a lesser role
22 January 2010
The Age
The discontent in the US goes deeper than just an objection to policies, writes Tom Switzer. Read Article
Obama set for lurch to populist left
22 January 2010
The Australian
Despite all his postpartisan rhetoric, Obama is turning into a traditional left-liberal president, writes Geoffrey Garrett. Read Article
Don't be too quick to write Obama off
22 January 2010
The Australian
Harry Melkonian writes in a letter to the editor of The Australian that the election of Republican Scott Brown to fill the US Senate seat formerly occupied by the late Edward Kennedy should not be construed as a referendum on Barack Obama or his plans for healthcare reform. Read Letter
Garrett says Democrats' loss of Ted Kennedy's seat a blow to Obama
21 January 2010
ABC AM
Geoffrey Garrett speaks with Eleanor Hall about the implications of the Massachusetts election loss for the Obama administration. Listen Online
Big setback for Obama administration
21 January 2010
ABC Midday Report
Barack Obama enjoyed unprecedented support during his election campaign but a year later his popularity is rapidly declining. Associate Professor Brendon O'Connor says this week's shock loss of the Massachusetts Senate seat formerly held by the Democrat Edward Kennedy is due to dissatisfaction with the Obama administration's progress on a number of key issues. Watch Online
Democrats stunned by election loss
20 January 2010
ABC NewsRadio
In a shock to many, Republican Scott Brown has won the Senate seat which was held by the late Ted Kennedy. In this interview Geoffrey Garrett is asked why support for the Democrats has declined so rapidly. Listen Online
A troubled year for President Obama
20 January 2010
SBS World News
In this report on the anniversary of Barack Obama's inauguration, Geoffrey Garrett says that Obama will need to focus on job creation if he is to improve his rapidly declining popularity.
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Election loss in Massachusetts devastating for Democrats
20 January 2010
Sky News
Geoffrey Garrett is interviewed about the dramatic shift in the American political landscape signalled by the loss of the Senate seat formerly held by Democrat hero Edward Kennedy. Watch Online
Senate loss endangers Obama reforms
20 January 2010
SBS Online
Geoffrey Garrett says the victory of Republican Scott Brown in Massachusetts leaves Obama's health care overhaul in doubt.
