Newswise — David Coates, a frequent Huffington Post political columnist, professor of political science at Wake Forest University and author of Making the Progressive Case Towards a Stronger U.S. Economy, is available to deliver witty, articulate and pointed commentary about the debt ceiling debates as the default deadline rapidly approaches.
Coates brings strong liberal views to the politically charged debate, yet – despite his fervent Democratic beliefs – has criticized the President Obama’s centrism, suggesting that Obama has “played with fire” and reinforced the conservative case that federal spending is the cause of nation’s economic difficulties.
However, he fervently supports the President’s right to invoke the 14th Amendment as America’s debt clock ticks.
“I’d much rather have a Commander in Chief who leads boldly than sits idly. The default threatens to stall the weak recovery and cause rising unemployment and interest rates to increase even more. Republicans can’t have it both ways, blaming these things on the federal debt and now threatening default. Even Ronald Reagan regularly signed off on raising the debt ceiling."
In addition to the debt ceiling talks, Coates can authoritatively provide commentary on the myriad economic problems facing the Obama administration and the nation as well as possible remedies. His most recent book examines Obama’s response to the financial meltdown, the green economy, regulated markets and managed trade.
Katie Neal, 336-758-6141, [email protected]David Coates, 336-945-5888, [email protected]
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