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MSM To Obama: Be Wary Of Left-Wing Groups Demanding Too Much Change
Here's a rapidly emerging media meme to keep an eye out for. From Dan Balz's Washington Post piece on the challenges Obama faces as President: This adviser said Obama knows that he must move strategically to balance his pledges to govern inclusively while promoting a progressive agenda. ...
Dancing in the Streets
dailykos.com — CNN: Obama win sparks celebrations outside White House (CNN) -- As tens of thousands of people cheered Barack Obama's presidential victory at his home base in Chicago, Illinois, others were celebrating near his future house. At least 1,000 ... (more) Dancing in the Streets
Examples of Obama’s Decency
Examples of Obama’s Decency
patterico.com — I’ve had some people demanding evidence — any evidence — that Obama is a decent or good man. I’ve learned as a lawyer and a blogger that you can’t convince someone who resists being convinced, and on the issue of ... (more) Examples of Obama’s Decency
On Obama and Good Men
patterico.com — It’s time to quote from some bloggers who have expressed what I’ve been feeling better than I’ve been able to express it. Beldar: I agree with — and incorporate by reference, as if fully set forth again here — Patrick’s ... (more) On Obama and Good Men
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Emerging Meme Watch
Talking Points Memo — MSM: Obama needs to distance himself from a left-wing demanding too much change.

MSM to Obama: Beware the DFHs
Matthew Yglesias — ... The inevitable wanking begins, detected by Greg Sargent. It’s easy to get annoyed at whoever the sources were for the assertion that “Obama’s advisers . . . are ready for potential conflict with some Democratic constituencies or with some liberal Democrats in Congress, whose pent-up demand for action may clash with Obama’s priorities, and are prepared to say no” but you have to consider that once the reporter decides to frame the issue in that way, there’s no way your answer can be “no, we will cave to Democratic constituencies on ...

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