About this series
- Share via
This three-part series examines the early arc of the Obama administration. The articles were based on dozens of interviews conducted with White House officials, outside advisors to the administration, members of Congress, lobbyists, presidential scholars, and business, entertainment and other executives who have interacted with the president or key figures in his administration.
Tuesday: The challenges ahead.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
