Karl Rove explains the disconnect between Democrats in Congress and the Obama White House, suggesting the current malaise may well extend to 2012. Charles Krauthammer, in an apparent contrast, warns Republicans not to underestimate Obama, who has achieved a string of historic legislative victories (Stimulus, Health Care, Financial Reform). The consequence of these new initiatives is “the creation of ruinous deficits as far as the eye can see.” But there’s a larger strategy underway.
I think Krauthammer nails it: Obama may look weak now, but his reelection campaign will be fierce and tough to defeat.