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President Obama announced plans to open a U.S. embassy in Cuba and state of the 2016 race.

Victories for Obama Help Fight "Lame Duck" Status Washington Week with The Atlantic

Premiered July 03, 2015
Victories for Obama Help Fight "Lame Duck" Status

Obama looks to renew ties to Cuba with a new embassy in Havana. His approval numbers are at 2 year high after several administration victories in June. Peter Baker of The New York Times explains how Obama is fighting his lame duck status. Chris Christie, Bobby Jindal and Jim Webb are the latest candidates to join the presidential race, and Donald Trump lands in hot water.

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