Republicans fighting back against changes Obama made means those changes are important, as with most of the major progress in American history.
Jonathan ChaitPresident Obama is so much smarter and a better communicator than members of Congress in either party. The contrast, side by side, is almost ridiculous.
Jonathan ChaitThe story of the Republican Party is of a far-right that has moved from the fringes of the party to a complete domination of the party. The moderate, mainstream and pragmatic leaders of the party have been pushed out or died off.
Jonathan Chait