UPDATED: Hastening the Circle of (Political) Life
Professor Jacobson says “Relax, the Dems Will Screw Up” while Jonah Goldberg sees some poetic justice awaiting the Obama White House.
To a certain extent, they are both right. There are no permanent victories in politics, as we all know. And it’s good for them to call our attention to the light at the end of the tunnel, especially for those who are bummed out about the Specter defection.
Still, we must keep pushing back whether with Tea or following John Galt. Don’t wait for Democrats (or RINOs) to collapse under the weight of their own bad calls. You’ll only wait longer than you have to.
UPDATE: Related content from Dick Morris: “When the Obama administration crashes and burns, with approval ratings that fall through the floor, political scientists can trace its demise to its first hundred days. [T]he fact is that this president has moved — on issue after issue — in precisely the opposite direction of what the people want him to do.”
MORE: Fred Barnes at the WSJ has a grimmer outlook: What Specter’s Defection Means. (via American Power)
ANOTHER ONE: Obama feeling the pressure? I think it’s safe to say he ain’t seen nothing yet (H/T: Instapundit). Lest we forget, Obama is way more popular than his own policies.
