A Very Weak Imperial President

New York Times: “Republicans, poised for strong gains in the midterm elections, are offering starkly conflicting messages about President Obama to rally their voters. In one moment, they say the president is feckless and weak. But in the next, they say Mr. Obama is presiding over an ‘imperial presidency’ that is exercising power that verges on dictatorial.”

“So far, they are succeeding in having it both ways.”