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Being led by Barack Obama is like being trumpeted into battle by Miles Davis. He makes you want to sit down and discern.

New York Times op-ed columnist David Brooks, on Barack Obama's governing style, which he says emphasizes delegation and occasional passivity.

July 05, 2011 •

Caroline Cournoyer

New York Times op-ed columnist David Brooks, on Barack Obama's governing style, which he says emphasizes delegation and occasional passivity.

Caroline Cournoyer

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.

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