Obama and Congress Suffer Democratic Discontent

The transcript discusses the political landscape leading into 2016, highlighting the challenges faced by the Democratic Party, including internal dissent and strained relations with the White House. It explores potential areas of disagreement, such as trade agreements and economic policies like Dodd Frank. The discussion also touches on potential candidates for the 2016 election, including Elizabeth Warren and Hillary Clinton, and analyzes changes in the Electoral College and GOP strategy.

What was a significant issue faced by the President in terms of party support?

• Lack of support from his caucus

• Overwhelming support from Congress

• Strong backing from the Senate

• Unified Democratic Party

What is a potential strategy for the White House to pass legislation?

• Pair moderate Democrats with Republicans

• Rely solely on Republican support

• Focus only on Democratic support

• Ignore Congress entirely

Which area is identified as a major point of disagreement between the White House and Congress?

• Environmental regulations

• Healthcare reform

• Trade agreements

• Education policy

What is the stance of progressives in the Democratic Party on the TPP?

• They fully support it

• They see it as a well-conceived agreement

• They view it as an ill-conceived trade agreement

• They are indifferent to it

Who is considered a potential contender for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination?

• Ted Cruz

• Elizabeth Warren

• Nancy Pelosi

• John Boehner

What was the impact of the changes on November 4th on the Electoral College?

• Increased Democratic control

• Seismic changes reducing Democratic votes

• Strengthened Democratic lock on votes

• No significant impact

Which GOP member commented on a Hillary Clinton Super PAC video?

• Paul Ryan

• Mitch McConnell

• Ted Cruz

• John Boehner