In a shocking break from his usual stance, former republican presidential nominee John McCain is accusing Obama’s proposed stimulus legislation of being a ‘bad bill.’ The senator from Arizona has not been heard using that phrase since referring to President Clinton in the mid 90s.
McCain claims that since Obama has taken office, “we have seen major appointments that contradict the very impressive rhetoric” the new president is famous for. Though McCain’s comments could be cast aside as sour grapes after a close election, many are stating that the lack of experience republicans berated Obama about during campaign months may actually have some effect on the implementation of the change he stands for. As Obama-fever subsides, more and more on the left are warming up to the idea that Barack Obama is not a superhero from another planet, as his name might suggest.
The public Obama backlash is taking effect in the wake of scandalettes* involving Obama’s appointees to a couple of cabinet positions. Critics describe the recent issues as evidence that Washington will remain ‘business-as-usual’ despite Obama’s promise of a warmer, fuzzier government that giggles when you tickle it or pay your taxes. While it is much too soon to say whether or not he will be an effective leader, those who have made up their minds are confident that a month of his presidency is quite enough to judge him by.
