Katz , Gergen : Rarely has a president faced as tough a public mood as does Obama . Even though he sailed to the White House on the wings of his soaring rhetoric , President Barack Obama could find that he is on mission impossible as he launches his media blitz on Syria this week -- six television interviews on Monday and a dramatic prime time address on Tuesday . They say he has ability to get people to like him but may not be persuasive on U.S. . Authors : Public mood seems strongly against intervention . Researchers say the impact of CNN `` bully pulpit '' has been exaggerated .
Katz , Gergen : Rarely has a president faced as tough a public mood as does Obama . They say he has ability to get people to like him but may not be persuasive on U.S. . Authors : Public mood seems strongly against intervention . Researchers say the impact of CNN `` bully pulpit '' has been exaggerated .