Obama's Last Stand

You have to wonder what Obama must be thinking these days. The President doesn’t seem contrite when he speaks of the failure of Dems to hold the Senate. Some have even suggested there is somehow a “free-ing” effect on his demeanor and posture. It’s not in what he has said, but what he hasn’t said that speaks volumes. If only…

If only…the Dems had pointed out the positive aspects of Obamacare -health care for the first time available for so many Americans after decades of failed attempts.

If only…the Dems had made a stand on immigration.

If only…they had run on my economic record and achievements over the past six years.

As one canny GOP observer put it, “It was the only way through that pass in the mountain. If you didn’t follow that light, you were doomed.”Even the GOP operatives were stunned at the enormity of the stupidity of the Dems. Obama must be thinking, If only they had listened. It may have excited enough Latinos, enough young people, enough women and minorities to hold the Senate. Maybe not. But they didn’t even give it the old college try. The Democrats just folded like a pack of cards and now Obama is facing the last stand at the Alamo. What must he be thinking?

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