The 2010 elections can be described in many ways, but one way to view them is as a repudiation of the congressional factions with which the Obama Administration has negotiated with (and/or capitulated to) over the last two years.
Blue Dogs and "moderate/centrist" GOPpers were overwhelmingly defeated in primaries and in the general election.
The progressive wing of the Democratic party did not suffer such defeat. It is time that the President join the winning wing of his chosen political party.
At a minimum President Obama owes the progressives a nod of thanks and respect for their demonstrated ability to stave off the recent Republican Wave.