President Obama faced criticism from the left during his first term for being overly conciliatory. But now that he is pressing his advantage on many issues, Republicans say he is intent upon inflicting abject defeats.
The first months of President Obama’s second term are being built around a simple premise: No caving.
From the sequester to immigration reform to the broader debate about the role of government in American life,Obama is in an ultra-assertive mood, practically daring Republicans to defy his wishes.
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