A Consequential President: The Legacy of Barack Obama

Author(s): Professor Michael D'Antonio

Politics & Government

Once a most unlikely candidate, Barack Obama s successful campaign for the White House made him a worldwide sensation and a transformative figure even before he was inaugurated. Elected as the Iraq War and Great Recession discouraged millions of Americans, Obama s promise of hope revived the national spirit.Had he only saved the economy, Obama would be considered a truly successful president. However he has achieved so much more, against ferocious opposition, that he can be counted as one of the most consequential presidents in history. With health care reform, he ended a crisis of escalating costs and inadequate access that threatened 50 million people. His energy policies drove down the cost of power generated by the sun, wind, and even fossil fuels. His climate change efforts produced the first treaty to address global warming in a meaningful way, and his diplomacy produced a dramatic reduction in the nuclear threat posed by Iran. Add the withdrawal of troops from Iraq, the normalization of relations with Cuba, and the pivot toward Asia, and his successes abroad match those at home.In "A Consequential President, "Michael D Antonio tallies Obama s long record of achievement, both his major successes and less-noticed ones that nevertheless contribute to his legacy. Obama s greatest achievement came as he restored dignity and ethics to the office of the president, proof that he delivered the hope and change he promised."


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In response to criticism and disappointment from the Left, this book offers a bold assessment of the lasting successes and major achievements of President Obama.

Praise for A Consequential President [A] broad, generous look at the entire Obama administration and finds many solid arguments that he indeed delivered the 'change' that he promised in 2008." Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Michael D Antonio"D'Antonio has delivered an intriguing portrait of an American individualist and his time." Los Angeles Times Book Review on Hershey Stunning . . . a vivid, careful, and ultimately momentous piece of journalism. The Boston Globe on The State Boys Rebellion A captivating book. The Wall Street Journal on A Full Cup This landmark work of recent history remains gripping and affecting to the last word. Booklist (starred review) on Mortal Sins A brisk and entertaining read, drawing on interviews and documents and distilling decades worth of news coverage to tell the story of Trump s childhood, family, business deals, and political forays. The Washington Post on The Truth About Trump"

As part of a team of journalists from "Newsday," MICHAEL D'ANTONIO won the Pulitzer Prize for his reporting before going on to write many acclaimed books, including "Atomic Harvest "and "The State Boys Rebellion." He has also written for "Esquire," "The New York Times Magazine, " and "Sports Illustrated." He lives in Miller Place, New York.

General Fields

  • : 9781250081391
  • : St. Martin's Press
  • : Thomas Dunne Books
  • : 0.499
  • : January 2017
  • : 236mm X 155mm X 28mm
  • : United States
  • : February 2017
  • : books

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  • : Professor Michael D'Antonio
  • : Professor Michael D'Antonio
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  • : 973.932092
  • : 973.932092
  • : English
  • : English
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  • : Hardback
  • : Hardback