I feel for President Obama, as he's at that difficult point where he can do nothing right to different camps. The Tea Party and Coffee Party are not happy with him. The GOP is continuing their "Just Say No" campaign against him and the Democrats. There are conservative Democrats who are not completely supportive of the current Democratic Agenda.

I was just reading Dee Dee Myer's post on Politico (via Real Clear Politics) and was struck by how we need to remember that Clinton and Obama are heading markedly different administrations. And, that they are two different leaders. Yes, it would be useful if Obama could use some Clinton tactics, but would it be genuine? He's definitely less "professorial" than he was in years past.

OK. Office hours are about to start...already interrupted by a keen student. Reminded him that I had four minutes and needed them! More later.