Personality and Politics: Obama for and Against Himself

by Stephen J. Wayne

Book Overview

Renowned presidential scholar Stephen Wayne takes a close look at the interplay of personal character, partisan politics, and public opinion on presidential decision-making. In this systematic character study, Wayne considers how President Obama's policy beliefs and operating style fueled his meteoric success as a candidate, but have had a decidedly mixed impact on his governance as president. Arguing that character matters, Wayne shows that Obama's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1608716945
• ISBN13: 9781608716944
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: CQ Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.8"