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Affordable Care Act

The signature legislation of the Obama presidency, this series of laws marks a step towards universal health care, signifying a commitment to public welfare. It also marks a singularly contentious episode in modern legislative history.

Air Force One

The call-sign for any United States Air Force aircraft carrying the President of the United States, this indicator is usually applied to one of two jet aircraft designed and built to ensure the continued ability to govern while aloft. It is a powerful symbol of the presidency and a projection of power.

Basketball

A distinctly American sport often associated with urban and depressed populations in the United States, this sport centers on throwing a large ball through cylindrical nets suspended some ten feet above the ground. It serves as a connection between the narrator and parts of his constituency not commonly accommodated.

Bo

The dog brought into...

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