At The Start Of His Second Term,

Political Reporters And Political Professionals Rushed To Judgment Against Romney Because We Crave Clear, Unambiguous Story Lines.

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

Most Tea Party Activists Consider Obama A Big-spending Liberal. Some Even Question His Eligibility To Be President.

Say What You Want To Say About The Rest Of His Presidency, Including His Tone-deaf Response To Katrina And A War Waged In Iraq On False Pretenses, Bush Connected With Americans In The Aftermath Of 9/11 Because He Looked As Frail And Unforgiving As We Felt.

By Nominating Chuck Hagel To Be His Defense Secretary, President Obama Is Putting Forward An Aloof Contrarian Who Doesn't Suffer Fools - A Striving Politician Who Considers Himself Above Politics.