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COVER STORY

Yes They Can … Govern?

Democratic lawmakers are already thinking about how to deal with a president of their own party in 2009. In fact, some of them seem almost overwhelmed.

by Richard E. Cohen and Brian Friel
Saturday, July 12, 2008


Democrats on Capitol Hill are beginning to mull the immense challenges that will await them if they win the White House and maintain control of Congress. Barack Obama has promised early action on the war in Iraq, health care reform, alternative energy, and global warming.


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