What has Obama done well?

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He could probably get a health care bill tomorrow if he were willing to stiffarm the Left. Republicans + Moderate House Democrats + 70 Senators from both sides on a limited bill that guarantees coverage regardless of pre-existing conditions, guarantees portability, and offers vouchers for low-income consumers, (+ negotiable extras) = Greatness. He might have to throw the trial lawyers over but, what are they gonna do?

Tavis Smiley was on MTP yesterday, and he said "Bi-partisanship is great but you shouldn't give up your principles". Which is an interesting quote because it reveals a lot about the Liberal mindset. Their idea of compromise is when they write the bill and you vote for it. True bi-partisanship necessarily means giving up at least on or more of your principles. Until they figure that out, they will struggle because they have 50 or 60 house members who could easily be voted out next time and who are increasingly unlikely to go along with the Left.