[quote=briansd1]As far as mandate is concerned, I beg to differ with you Allan.
Obama had a mandate to achieve more, such as real financial reform and real health care reform. I believe that, had he seized the moment after his election, he could have done a lot more. But he let the opportunity pass and he allowed Republican obstruction to build.
Either way, the Democrats would have lost the House in the midterms anyway, so, IMO, Obama wasted his political capital.[/quote]
Brian: What you’ve written begs the obvious question: If Obama misread or misunderstood his mandate (and he clearly held the whip hand with majorities in the House and Senate at the outset), how on earth is a 2nd Obama term going to be better?
I’m sure you’ve noticed that “Grand” Obama (i.e. the one who brought forth landmark/legacy legislation) has been gradually replaced by “Small Ball” Obama recently.
I’m asking the question somewhat tongue-in-cheek, but I want to see you put it in writing. As my grandma would ask: “Was nun?” (What now?)
