Thread: Obama feels the heat, changes the play (feisty)

I wish all these types of articles that are coming out would hit the MSM. Obama is feisty, aggressive and twisting arms. He's learning his charm is not going to get what he wants -then what will he resort to? Sounds like some dirty pool Chicago style tactics....



Obama feels the heat, changes the play
By: Ben Smith
July 19, 2009 07:03 AM EST

Finally, we’re starting to see him sweat.

President Barack Obama made his personal icy cool the trademark of his campaign, the tenor of his White House and the hallmark of an early run of successes at home and abroad. But as the glamour wears off and a long, frustrating summer wears on, he is being forced to improvise — stooping to respond to political foes and adjusting his tactics and demeanor for the trench warfare of a legislative agenda.

The root of the change is one that faces every president: Economic and international realities that resist political charm. Iran and North Korea have shown no interest in the president’s outstretched hand. The economy has delivered a double-whammy, with rising unemployment stirring voters’ concerns while sluggish growth deprives the government of tax revenues Obama would like to spend on new programs.
Health care reform, which once appeared flush with momentum from earlier congressional victories, is now a slog through no less than five committees, which include Democrats who either aren’t sold on Obama’s expansive vision or can’t figure out how to convince voters to pay for it.

“This is when it gets harder,â€

In turn, Obama has adjusted, deviating from the playbook on every front

Actually his puppet masters are adjusting his play book trying to keep one step ahead of us just enough to bring down this country.

Actually his puppet masters are adjusting his play book trying to keep one step ahead of us just enough to bring down this country

Very good and sad point, April.