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Obama will prove himself in press conference
Brandon Southward
Issue date: 2/9/09 Section: Forum
President Obama will hold a press conference tonight and address the nation on the ailing economy and what his plans are to fix it. He is hoping this audience is more receptive to his ideas than the Congress he has been dealing with lately.
When President Obama speaks tonight not just the country but also the world, will be watching and hanging on to his every word. His address tonight should do three things: inspire a sense of confidence, offer a clear vision and bring people together.
With unemployment the highest in a generation, the country is in a state of panic. People everywhere see their neighbors being laid off or loved one's houses being foreclosed and wonder if they will be next. People are restless and will look to their president to provide leadership and a steady hand.
This is where President Obama's legendary sense of calm must come into play. This is a man who never gets too high or too low, and that is what is needed tonight. He must convey a sense of urgency but also be assuring.
Second, President Obama needs to explain his vision for getting this economy out of the rut it is in now. He should start with explaining how the unpopular TARP Program will be executed more efficiently to stop foreclosures and get banks lending again. He then should move on to explain why his massive stimulus package is needed and what it will do to help get the economy up and running. He should emphasize that his plan will save jobs and create jobs in the near future.
However, he should not suggest this financial crisis will be solved overnight. The mess we are in was not created quickly and will not be solved quickly.
Lastly, President Obama must break through the divides in our country and speak to all people. He must tell them that no matter race, party affiliation, gender or ethnicity, he is looking out for everyone. He must state that no one party or group has all the right answers and that everyone's ideas are welcomed and should be offered.
When President Obama speaks tonight not just the country but also the world, will be watching and hanging on to his every word. His address tonight should do three things: inspire a sense of confidence, offer a clear vision and bring people together.
With unemployment the highest in a generation, the country is in a state of panic. People everywhere see their neighbors being laid off or loved one's houses being foreclosed and wonder if they will be next. People are restless and will look to their president to provide leadership and a steady hand.
This is where President Obama's legendary sense of calm must come into play. This is a man who never gets too high or too low, and that is what is needed tonight. He must convey a sense of urgency but also be assuring.
Second, President Obama needs to explain his vision for getting this economy out of the rut it is in now. He should start with explaining how the unpopular TARP Program will be executed more efficiently to stop foreclosures and get banks lending again. He then should move on to explain why his massive stimulus package is needed and what it will do to help get the economy up and running. He should emphasize that his plan will save jobs and create jobs in the near future.
However, he should not suggest this financial crisis will be solved overnight. The mess we are in was not created quickly and will not be solved quickly.
Lastly, President Obama must break through the divides in our country and speak to all people. He must tell them that no matter race, party affiliation, gender or ethnicity, he is looking out for everyone. He must state that no one party or group has all the right answers and that everyone's ideas are welcomed and should be offered.
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Darius V.
posted 2/20/09 @ 2:38 AM PST
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