wasted his political capital on health care. What he got out of this was a law that never even attempts to address the heart of the problem, which is cost, cost cost. He got a little on access and coverage, which is fine,but does not address the main issue. He showed that he lacked a spine, and it has severely damaged his "clout". If he would have made a stand over health care, and won, it could be different. But he didn't.
The US is in serious trouble.