Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History

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    Witnessing the ACA signing and encountering protesters at the Capitol Building Carolyn Britton
    03:03
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    American University's approach to leading democratic conversations and policy making Sylvia Burwell
    04:30
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    Inviting Senator Obama to headline the 2006 Harkin Steak Fry event Tom Harkin
    11:33
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    Perspective on the significance of organizing in the Obama campaign Andrew Stern
    03:44
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    Role in 2012 election highlighting Republican stances on climate issues and structural democracy work Courtney Hight
    03:32
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    Organizing the youth vote in Florida during the general election Courtney Hight
    04:19
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    Efforts to prioritize healthcare in the 2008 presidential election by SEIU Andrew Stern
    02:43
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    Reflections on 2008 presidential candidates' approach to health care reform Nancy Nielsen
    01:07
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    Responding to Scott Brown's election and its impact on passing the ACA Max Baucus
    02:37
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    Sons' support for Obama in 2008 and their views on Hillary Clinton Kathleen Sebelius
    02:01
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    Reflections on the electoral impact of the Affordable Care Act after its passage Max Baucus
    02:31
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    Obama's governance style vs. campaign style in utilizing organizing tactics Andrew Stern
    01:21
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    Discussion on the Citizens United decision and its impact on corporate rights and free speech Richard Trumka
    01:21
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    Reaction to the potential loss of the Massachusetts Senate seat and its impact on ACA passage Neera Tanden
    05:56
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    Influence of union endorsements in the 2008 presidential campaign Andrew Stern
    04:56
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    Transition from supporting Hillary Clinton to joining the Obama campaign Nancy Sutley
    02:17
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    Recollections of Obama's campaign strategies at the steak fry and Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner Tom Harkin
    05:19
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    Shift in Iowa's political landscape during Obama's presidency Tom Harkin
    07:03
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    Analysis of Trump's rise: racism against Obama vs. class issues and desire for change Richard Trumka
    02:10
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    Early interest in public service and political involvement in college Tom Harkin
    03:53
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    Evolution of working relationship with Hillary Clinton from staffer to advisor Neera Tanden
    05:53
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    Campaign strategy and ethics reform in Kansas insurance commissioner election Kathleen Sebelius
    07:23
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    Experience as an electoral campaign organizer in New Hampshire Courtney Hight
    03:03
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    Impact of growing up in Iowa on political engagement and understanding Heather Zichal
    02:22
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    Reflections on US-China relations and career decisions Max Baucus
    04:50
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    College activism and early organizing experiences at the University of Oregon Courtney Hight
    04:21
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    Influence of union organizing tactics on the Obama campaign's relational strategy Andrew Stern
    02:24
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    Path of a campaign worker during presidential primaries and elections Courtney Hight
    01:25
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    Obama's preference for control over grassroots organizing during his administration Andrew Stern
    02:36
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    Discussion on campaign finance reform and strengthening participatory democracy Carol Browner
    02:27
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    Decision to run for lieutenant governor of Virginia and leaving the Obama administration Aneesh Chopra
    05:43
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    Witnessing election night celebrations at Fourteenth and U Street in DC Sarah Holway
    02:40
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    Working with Hillary Clinton on her presidential campaign and transitioning to Obama's team Neera Tanden
    06:14
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    Experiences and challenges faced on Election Day and night during Obama's campaign Courtney Hight
    06:48
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    Early political campaigning experiences and interviewing Jay Rockefeller Sylvia Burwell
    02:59
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    SEIU's relationship with other unions and support in political campaigns Andrew Stern
    01:59
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    Grassroots campaigning and innovative strategies in early political work Tom Harkin
    03:49
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    Linking bank bailouts to the rise of the Tea Party and Donald Trump's election Richard Trumka
    02:44
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    Advising President Obama on healthcare reform strategy after Scott Brown's election Bob Kocher
    04:54
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    Impact of speech on AFL support for Obama in 2008 election Richard Trumka
    01:16
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    Reflections on the commonality of human needs during the Strategic and Economic Dialogue Max Baucus
    03:36
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    Influence of union endorsements during the Obama-Clinton primary race Andrew Stern
    02:27

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