A number of progressive blogs today are citing the column by Michael Hirsh in Newsweek entitled "Losing Control, Obama needs to reassert command of the agenda in Washington." It's a good read, and underlines the fact that the Rethugs have been steadily undermining the stimulus package while President Obama has been trying to craft a compromise bill with them in good faith. The proliferation of Rethug politicians and hacks on news programs and cable TV spinning their story has contributed to the shift in public opinion, and the Dems have been AWOL from the dialogue.
The Rethugs are not interested in the success of President Obama, or they'd be calling Pills Limpballs what he is: a buffoon and a hack. As long as Obama's approval ratings remain over 50%, they'll earnestly proclaim their bipartisan support while working to sabotage him. If his ratings fall below 50%, they'll drop any pretense of bipartisan support.
