Originally Posted by joshgirls

His problem is that he does not control his party. This is very unusual in american politics.

Since he came to washington with no experience, & his sponsor (teddy) is dead, its pelosi & reid that run the government, & it is a disaster.

His lack of asserting himself as the party leader does speak to a lack of balls that is required to succeed as president. So far he is showing no backbone, even for things his base wants, like public options & gay orgies in foxholes.

So flaming liberals & special interests are running the boat, so it keeps on sinking...