It's All About the Congress

In a post entitled "Liberal Despair and the Cult of the Presidency" Jon Chait at TNR argues--correctly, in my opinion--that liberals who are disappointed by Obama's presidential performance misunderstand the powers--and lack of power--of the presidency. The Congress is where it's at if you want to get anything done. Which is why another TNR post by William Galston predicting an GOP takeover in the House is so chilling.