The panel talked about the governing methods of previous presidential administrations and postulated on the potential methods of President Obama. William Howell talked about the balance of power, specifically in war powers. George Edwards talked about the vertical and horizontal mobilization of political activists, specifically President Obama's use of popular technology. Brandice Canes-Wrone talked about the restraints of President Obama's ability to shift negative public opinion into favorable views. Jeffrey Tulis talked about the likelihood of President Obama being successful as a transformational president. The panel answered questions from the audience.