Quote of the Day

By Richard K. Barry

In an interview with CBS's Charlie Rose, President Obama commented on his inability to "change the atmosphere" in Washington.

He said:

I think there is no doubt that I underestimated the degree to which in this town politics trump problem solving.

Well, if it's any consolation to you, Mr. President, I think we all underestimated that, but, at the same time, we're not all that surprised, are we?

(Cross-posted at Lippmann's Ghost.)