William A. Galston - Mentions and Appearances

I think that [Obama] should make it clear [to the rest of the G20] that the United States is there to help and to cooperate.

Obama is doing smaller things in lieu of the bigger things he would do in the same area if he thought he had a better partner [in Congress].

[W]hen independents… say that Democrats are too liberal, average Democrats can't imagine what they're talking about.

How do you spin 9 percent unemployment? ... The administration is going to have to frame the 2012 elections as a choice, not a referendum.

[W]hy shouldn't Pawlenty get out there … [and tell] people that, as president, he will do exactly what they believe ought to be done?

It’s becoming increasingly clear that the political stars aren’t in alignment for a large structural deal

There is really no alternative to raising the debt ceiling. And if you don’t believe me, just take a look at Rep. Ryan’s budget.

The administration wants to be involved in [bipartisan budget reform] but doesn’t believe that the ground has been adequately prepared.

The [State of the Union] is his most important chance in the next two years to define the rest of his presidential term.

I think [Obama] asked himself how can I get the most of what I want and what the country needs in these changed political circumstances?