A Concrete Agenda And Landslide Victory Might

I'm Hearing Echoes Of Bill Clinton, Circa 1996, In President Obama's Reelection Rhetoric.

You Can Almost See Voters Nodding Their Heads At Home: The Public's Faith In Politicians And Political Institutions Has Been On A Steep And Dangerous Decline For Decades, Because Elected Leaders Fail To Deliver.

The Fact That Obama Is Getting Criticism From The Left And The Right Might Reflect His Understanding Of The Underlying Political Dynamics.

Obama Won The Presidency On The Strength Of His Message And The Skills Of The Messenger. Now The Talk Of Hope And Change Feels Out Of Tune When So Many Americans Are Out Of Work, Over-mortgaged, And Worried That Life Will Be Even Tougher For Their Children.

Obama Does Not Need To Worry As Much As Past Democratic Presidents About Being Labeled Soft On National Security - Not After Giving The Order That Led To The Assassination Of Osama Bin Laden. No, His Biggest Concern Is Being Labeled Tone Deaf On Joblessness And Debt.