Many of my disagreements with Democrats about President Obama boil down to contending with this question.
I happen to think that a full 50% of the job of the President of the United States is political. Yes, that sucks. Do I wish it were different? Sure.
You may disagree. Fair enough. It is a free country, so offer a different breakdown - 60% Policy and 40% Politics...70%/30% ? Disagree with the entire premise. Then commence with the excuse making. Blame the blue dogs. Blame Fox news. But when you do so, consider the fact that the President has a political aspect to his job, and whatever the percentage breakdown you agree with, allow that Obama has sucked at the political side of his job.
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