Jonathan Chait Book order (chronological)

An unassailable case that Barack Obama will be viewed as one of America's best presidents is presented through an exploration of his remarkable achievements over eight years. His administration not only saved the economy from collapse but also expanded health insurance to millions, negotiated a historic nuclear deal with Iran, and crafted a groundbreaking international climate accord. Additionally, he reined in Wall Street and advanced a new vision of racial progress. Despite facing disdain from the left and relentless opposition from the right, which sought to undermine his agenda, Obama persevered. As the nation transitions to a new Commander in Chief, Jonathan Chait, a noted political commentator, delves into Obama's record across key policy areas—economics, the environment, domestic reform, health care, race, foreign policy, and civil rights—to illustrate why history will regard the forty-fourth president as one of the greatest. While acknowledging Obama's foreign policy failures, Chait effectively argues that he achieved what he promised as a candidate, overcoming significant challenges and extremist propaganda, ensuring that the hopes of his supporters were not ultimately dashed.