Philip Roth Discusses Barack Obama

Philip Roth hasn't shied away from politics—especially when it comes to criticism of the Bush administration. In this segment of TheDailyBeast.com's Web series, 'The Beast Bar,' Roth talks to Tina Brown about Barack Obama as a leader -- and as a writer.

Im an Obama supporter," Roth says. "And if youre an Obama supporter, that means you had a hard time during the Bush years Roth also offers his reaction to Obamas 'Dreams From My Father.'

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[polymath7]

I hit the "like" button by mistake. This is disappointing

[polymath7]

@rectomaster Thomas Friedman has two Pulitzers. That makes it far worse than worthless.

[rectomaster]

@BrianASoto thumbs up if u think the pulitzer ain't worth shit

[BrianASoto]

@dougIassbickford If this isn't trolling (make a better effort at sarcasm) , it's both sad and funny that you're comparing an autobiographical book by a president to the Pulitzer prize winning fiction of a world renown author.

[TheDalieshaDill]

@douglassbickford That comment was so uncalled for.. :S

[KadooLovesYou]

Very intresting , Very !!!!