THE BUBBAFICATION OF BARRY:

Obama likely to focus on deficit in next 2 years (BEN FELLER, 10/25/10, AP)

Preparing for political life after a bruising election, President Barack Obama will put greater emphasis on fiscal discipline, a nod to a nation sick of spending and to a Congress poised to become more Republican, conservative and determined to stop him.

If he gets out front with some serious cuts--including ones the GOP wants--he can make the inevitable look bipartisan.

Posted by Orrin Judd at October 25, 2010 6:35 AM