Curbing Your Enthusiasm

President Obama rode into office on a wave of progressive enthusiasm. But, for many reasons, that has given way to progressive disillusionment.

"Just to be clear, progressives would be foolish to sit out this election: Mr. Obama may not be the politician of their dreams, but his enemies are definitely the stuff of their nightmares. But Mr. Obama has a responsibility, too. He can’t expect strong support from people his administration keeps ignoring and insulting."