Patriotism and Political Dialogue in America

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The furor over Barack Obama's church has pushed his presidential campaign into the most dangerous possible political territory -- questions about his patriotism. Has the founding fathers' notion of American exceptionalism created to an exceptionally patriotic country?  Guest host Lawrence O'Donnell talks about the defining role patriotism plays in American politics and what role patriotism plays in the politics of other countries. Also, President Bush signs legislation to protect the US-Mexico border, and a look at Hillary Clinton's daily schedules when she was First Lady.

The furor over Barack Obama's church has pushed his presidential campaign into the most dangerous possible political territory -- questions about his patriotism. Has the founding fathers' notion of American exceptionalism created to an exceptionally patriotic country?  Guest host Lawrence O'Donnell talks about the defining role patriotism plays in American politics and what role patriotism plays in the politics of other countries. Also,President Bush signs legislation to protect the US-Mexico border, and what just-released White House schedules tell us about Hillary Clinton's experience as First Lady?

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Credits

Host:

Lawrence O'Donnell

Producers:

Frances Anderton, Katie Cooper