Obama-Carter comparisons are revealing but imperfect

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  • Shared traits
  • Shared governing style
  • Similar political situations?
  • Declining popularity
  • Legislative successes
  • Differing levels of congressional support
  • United Democrats vs divided Democrats
  • Future Obama agenda
  • Legislative frustration
  • Reliance on prerogative powers
  • Circumcribed foreign policy

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