It is no secret that President Obama has taken quite the political hit amidst the plethora of scandals involving his administration. Obama’s about as popular as George W. Bush was at this point in 2005, which is to say he is about as popular as a rug burn. With the hits piling up like a hoarder’s collection of old newspapers, it’s probably a good time to point out just how much control Obama’s lost since re-election.

5. He can no longer sway the public