Posted by Paul at March 2nd, 2010

Where did he go? The steely-eyed organizer who beat the Clintons and the Republican spin machine. Overwhelmed by the maze of loyalties and agendas in Congress to the point he can no longer organize anything, let alone lead the way out. He’s too careful, too inclusive. I’d rather see him screw up spectacularly than witness this slow dismantling of his potential. I know: the system’s rigged, he doesn’t stand a chance to change anything, really. Or he’s still getting his sea legs, and one day he’ll be known as a strong leader. He’s yet to be tested. Or the test is far too complicated.