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President Obama's Push for Change: Can He Succeed?

At an event hosted in Toronto, Sam Donaldson talked about President Obama's push to bring about major changes and reforms to the Washington scene, the formidable obstacles he faces, and the challenges of getting attention in the U.S. capital today.

Date & Time

Thursday
May. 14, 2009
11:45am – 1:30pm ET

Overview

Sam Donaldson, a 42-year ABC News veteran, served as chief White House correspondent for ABC News covering Presidents Carter, Reagan, and Clinton. He is an institution in Washington journalism and continues his observations on the workings of Washington on ABC.

With years of reporting on several administrations to his credit, Donaldson talked about President Obama's push to bring about major changes and reforms to the Washington scene, the formidable obstacles he faces, and the challenges of getting attention in the U.S. capital today.

This event was held in Toronto.

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Canada Institute

The mission of the Wilson Center's Canada Institute is to raise the level of knowledge of Canada in the United States, particularly within the Washington, DC policy community.  Research projects, initiatives, podcasts, and publications cover contemporary Canada, US-Canadian relations, North American political economy, and Canada's global role as it intersects with US national interests.  Read more

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