Turn of Phrase - Andrew Sullivan In Defense of Obama

Andrew Sullivan, Writer

"I'm still waiting for a truly interesting or cogent critique of what Obama has done wrong from the right. A critique that intelligently cites the historical context in which this poor fucker is working."


- From political writer Andrew Sullivan in response to a recent editorial by conservative columnist George Will, who referred to President Obama as a "foundering naif."


In his response, Sullivan went on to excerpt a portion of the President's inaugural address, wherein the President wisely and accurately acknowledged the challenging conditions he inherited from the prior administration (a footlong turd sandwich at best - my words, not his).