Robert B. Reich's Blog, page 121

Obama as Commander-in-Chief, Romney as Banal Bully

I thought the third and last presidential debate was a clear win for the President. He displayed the...

On the Eve of the Last Debate: Barack Obama's Strongest Suit

My hope for tonight is that our president clearly and forcefully takes credit for just about the...

Romney the Detail Man?

The so-called “mainstream media” (aka The New York Times) is constantly being assailed...

How Obama Can Smoke Out Mitt: Call for Breaking Up the Biggest Banks, and Resurrecting Glass-Steagall

President Obama should propose that the nation’s biggest banks be broken up and their size...

Obama is Back

He’s back. 
Tonight our president was articulate and forceful — in sharp contrast to his...

Memo to the President: Your Next Debate

To: POTUS
From: Robert Reich
RE: Upcoming debate
Your passive performance in the last debate was...

Why Biden Won

I thought Biden won last night’s debate because he came off as genuine, passionate, and brimming...

How January's Fiscal Cliff Turns Into a Gentle Hill by February (or March)

These are awkward days for deficit hawks who believe the American economy can get back to health...

Memo to Joe, Re: Debate

TO: VPOTUS
FROM: Robert Reich
RE: Debate
Beware: Paul Ryan will appear affable. He’s less polished...

The Politics of Fear and the Party of Non-Voters

The latest Pew Research Center poll shows Mitt Romney ahead of President Barack Obama among likely...