Liberals buzz over brutal takedown of Obama

Liberals buzz over brutal takedown of Obama:

"In a new sign of President Obama's troubles with his Democratic base, liberal bloggers and activists are buzzing over a new essay that is profoundly critical of Obama's supposed betrayal of liberal ideals.

The article is 'What Happened to Obama?' by Emory University psychology professor Drew Westen.

Writing in Sunday's New York Times, Westen argues that Obama's 'deep-seated aversion to conflict and his profound failure to understand bully dynamics' -- by that, Westen means the political tactics of the Republican party -- have resulted not just in Obama's failing to achieve economic recovery and significant reforms but in his setting back the cause of recovery and reform for 'at least a generation.'"