Obama had trouble with intra-party relationships, as your third link points out: > “You and Mitch work it out,” Mr. Obama said coolly, cutting off any discussi

Obama had trouble with intra-party relationships, as your third link points out: > “You and Mitch work it out,” Mr. Obama said coolly, cutting off any discussion. > Mr. Reid seethed quietly for the rest of the meeting, according to four separate accounts provided by people who spoke with him about it. … > But nearly six years into his term, with his popularity at the lowest of his presidency, Mr. Obama appears remarkably distant from his own party on Capitol Hill, with his long neglect of would-be allies catching up to him. Great campaigner. Willfully bad politician.