Commentators said after the speech that most Americans probably understand the moral case , but they questioned whether Obama could ultimately sway public opinion to see things his way . Obama addressed the nation from the White House on election night . He asked several key questions in a bid to sway public opinion . Poll : Many believe Obama has not done a good job explaining the need to attack Syria . A Russian proposal on Syria 's chemical weapons is affecting Obama 's case for Syria .
Obama addressed the nation from the White House on election night . He asked several key questions in a bid to sway public opinion . Poll : Many believe Obama has not done a good job explaining the need to attack Syria . A Russian proposal on Syria 's chemical weapons is affecting Obama 's case for Syria .