My prediction: After Obama wins in 2012, we are going to see some very different priorities.
I absolutely agree. Obama must balance pragmatism and reelection with ideals. With reelection, he can achieve even more.
You have to “live to fight another day” would be another military quote for Allan. [/quote]
Brian: Unfortunately, that axiom begins with “He who runs away, lives to fight another day”. Not entirely sure that Obama wants that as his war cry.
A more appropriate military axiom is: “Never reinforce failure”.
We can debate the whys and wherefores, but, put simply, this presidency is in trouble and the news on jobs and the economy is only adding to the malaise. Obama needs to focus on JOBS, period. The problem is that he has squandered both opportunities and capital to this point and while pri’s comment regarding a war of attrition with the Republicans is correct, it is more correct to say that Obama waged a war of attrition with the Republicans in CONGRESS. He is NOT running against the Republicans in Congress, he is running against Rick Perry (the likely GOP nominee) and Rick Perry is going to point to Texas and say, “See, when you eliminate gubment from the mix, you get JOBS!”. And, Brian, it doesn’t matter that that isn’t a factual statement, it is going to resonate with a frightened, tired, and BROKE electorate.
