Daily News Article - January 12, 2009
1. What pledge did President-elect Obama make to voters about the Guantanamo Detention center (the detention facility in Cuba where captured terrorists are held by the U.S.) when campaigning for office?
2. What statements did Mr. Obama make about Guantanamo during his campaign?
3. Mr. Obama's statements while campaigning implied that he believed the U.S. is morally wrong to operate Guantanamo. What did his transition chairman say about closing Guantanamo after he won the election?
4. What did President-elect Obama say about closing Guantanamo during an ABC interview on Sunday?
5. Why do you think Mr. Obama is backing off on his original promise to close Guantanamo in his first 100 days in office?
6. Should those supporters who voted for President-elect Obama for reasons including his pledge to close Guantanamo quickly be upset? Explain your answer.