Dr. Robert Robinson, a Cal State Fullerton history professor, had much to say about the US Presidency during a recent installment of “Becoming America,” an ongoing lecture series streamed by The Nixon Library and Museum.
According to Robinson, the president does not have the power to achieve as much as many think. During a recent hour-long lecture, the historian explained that constitutionally, most of the president’s power is in international relations and “setting the tone” for policy agendas at home.
“When push comes to shove, it can still be very tough for presidents to get their agendas passed domestically,” Robinson said….