Obama’s Liberalism

A very thorough piece detailing influences on Obama and concluding that it is unlikely we will see a radical, leftist shift in American politics.  On the other hand, it seems more likely that we will witness a return to Keynesian economic principles especially given the ineffectiveness of monetary policy during this recent crisis.

Krugman, on the other hand, favors a “New Deal” like approach and urges Obama to swing for the fences.