Press (Finally) Toughens Up to Obama

The last time the Republicans gained this many seats in the House while also regaining control of the chamber was in the 19th century. Moreover, at President Obama’s press conference following this historic repudiation of him and his party by the American voters, the first three questions offered a striking indication of how little the press corps is now buying into President Obama or his explanations of events:

From Ben Feller, AP: “Are you willing to concede at all that what happened last night was not just an expression of frustration about the economy, but a fundamental rejection of your agenda? And, given the results, who do you think speaks to the true voice of the American people right now, you or John Boehner?”