At the same time that a new poll shows Obama's job approval rising and disapproval falling (on all issues--including health care & the economy--except Afghanistan) a new meme is emerging that portrays the Obama Administration as too diffuse and incompetent. While it has its roots on the Right ("he's a great speech giver, but he can't do anything"), it's now being picked up by some on the Left.
Last week, SNL Skewered Obama for a supposed lack of accomplishment. Then yesterday, Obama supporter Chris Mathews acted as if the meme were accepted fact and debated the personnel changes Barack must make to get things done:
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Also yesterday, The Daily Show joined in, focusing on Obama's inability to change Don't Ask, Don't Tell, urging Barack to "chow down" on at least some of the things on his plate:
Do you think this new meme is partisan and unfair or do you share its underlying concerns? Is this something the Administration should strongly push back against or should it be treated as valuable feedback that should motivate them to change their approach?
One thing is certain: if this meme becomes the Conventional Wisdom, it will cripple the young Obama Presidency.