But instead of maneuvering for the agenda of the DLC Obama is angling for the agenda of the Urban League.  Just like the more succesful politicians of the day he will accomplish that agenda best without announcing he is going to poleaxe some powerful people first.  When you telegraph your right cross too often you usally get poleaxed yourself first.  Obama isn't lying about things. he just isn't going to invite the conservative media to find out what he pays for a hair cut.