The reality is, the president has to choose between delivering to a radical, but small and vocal, portion of his base or keeping the support of a lot of moderates that he needs to pass other issues, like health care reform.
Perkins discusses the political challenges President Obama faces in balancing the demands of his base with the need for broader support.
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