But then he appointed Harkin to Agriculture. Now, maybe it was the idea of spurring reform from the inside (and helping his re-election). But I was disappointed

But then he appointed Harkin to Agriculture. Now, maybe it was the idea of spurring reform from the inside (and helping his re-election). But I was disappointed in that status quo, esp. since Obama reads Pollan. Getting bills through congress really is like herding cats, but what do you expect when they're presented with the same fluffy ball?