Reply #107: The sad fact is that many Democrats and most importantly the Independents don't agree with you.

[olegramps]

From what I have observed they are dissatisfied with his handling of of these issues:

Health Care Reform without a strong public option and forcing people to purchase insurance from those who are responsible for the health care tragedy.

Appointment of members to his administration that were actually partly in blame of the financial collapse.

Education reform that has been led by Arne Duncan that is anti-union, public school busting in favor of charter schools. This has alienated one of the most powerful unions in the country.

Failure to rescind the tax cuts for the wealthy that has led to huge budget deficits. This is of primary importance. Hell, even McCain was originally opposed to that rip off.

Failure to address the discrimination against gays and lesbians in the Armed Forces.

A failed policy of bipartisanship rather than using his political advantage to obtain progressive legislation.

Failure to prosecute members of the previous administration with a lets just forget about their illegal operations and move forward.

Escalation of the war in Afghanistan without any really demonstrable success.

Has Obama had success in many areas. Absolutely, but these are issues that are primary in importance to his base.