Nick Kristof has grown into a first-class commentator, IMO ~ Obama has, in fact, accomplished more in 3 years, and against near 100% obstructionism, than any prez in decades ~ he may not be the perfect 'liberal' for some, but he's light-years better than any [current] competitor ~ Sooz

November 27, 2011 9:35 AM
Kristof takes stock
By Steve Benen

The New York Times' Nicholas Kristof argues today that President Obama “has done better than many critics on the left or the right give him credit for.â€

This really did make me laugh out loud, mainly because it is sooooo true ~  ~ Sooz

November 27, 2011 10:20 AM
Quote of the Day
By Steve Benen

Following up on the last item, Nick Kristof asked former President Bill Clinton for his take on the political dynamic shaping up for 2012.

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Earlier this month, I asked Bill Clinton — who has a better intuitive feel for politics than anyone I know — about Obama's chances for re-election. “I'll be surprised if he's not re-elected,â€

One other thing Kristof didn't mention: you don't see Somalians hijacking American ships anymore, do you? Could it be because of three quick shots resulting in three dead pirates?

sooz- thanks for posting this. i consider this to be a really moderate perspective. one can make a liberal critique or a conservative one that would look a lot different, but the facts remain the same- the guy took a tough job at a RIDICULOUSLY tough time, and he did pretty damned well.