26 February 2009

Simon Jackman and Joe Trippi provide analysis of Obama's speech to Congress about the US economy

Professor Simon Jackman

ABC News Breakfast

Virginia Trioli speaks with Simon Jackman and Joe Trippi about Obama's speech to Congress in which he announced the financial rescue package.

Professor Simon Jackman
Professor Simon Jackman was Chief Executive Officer of the United States Studies Centre from April 2016 to May 2022. Between 1996 and 2016, he was a Professor of Political Science and Statistics at Stanford University. Jackman's teaching and research centres on public opinion, election campaigns, political participation, and electoral systems with special emphasis on American and Australian politics.

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26 February 2009

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