And they seem to have a disproportionate control over the debate (global warming for example.) But it’s enough.[quote=“milliefink, post:9, topic:92566”]
My problem with Obama is that if he really did have ordinary people’s interests at heart (and I’m not convinced he did), then he just didn’t try hard enough to advance ordinary people’s interests.
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Yes, I’ve heard this before, and my problem with it is that the GOP set out from day one to oppose him at every move. He could have tried and failed, or he could maneuver as best he could and accomplish something instead of nothing. I think if he had a sizable majority in both houses (and certainly some fault can be placed on moderate Democrats) then he would have accomplished much much more.
I am not convinced Bernie could have won where Hillary failed (it’s possible, not guaranteed) and I am 100% sure he would have no better success at working with a GOP-controlled congress than Obama did.
When I think of the problems facing American politics today, a promo video like this one is at the bottom of the list of important issues. “Tone deaf”? The celebrities gushing over Obama in this video are nothing compared to the celebrities (and even some famous conservatives) who came out against Trump and it made no difference.
