I think he was demonstrating that he wasn't just about the bright lights, he wasn't just about the amazing oratorical skills. He was about the day-to-day, grind it out, do the work and earn the respect of your peers.
McCaskill reflects on Obama's approach to his work in the Senate.
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This is never a referendum. Presidential elections, by the time they run around, is always, 'well, who do you like slightly better than the two you don't like?' So it is a binary choice.
This is really, really bad. What they’re saying is, if you criticize the president of the United States, as an elected member of Congress, we will silence you.
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