30 Issues: Presidential Power

The Brian Lehrer Show | Sep 11, 2012

30 Issues in 30 Days is our election year series on the important issues facing the country this election year. Today: Obama's exercise of executive privilege, and what it says about his work as president. Visit the 30 Issue home page for all the conversations.

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Key Questions

Is Obama grabbing power as much as Bush?
What powers has Obama chosen not to exercise?

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Guest:

William Howell, professor of political science at the University of Chicago

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