Obama continues to avoid conflict...

... in more ways than one.

Obama refused to interview with Fox recently (they refused to televise his address to Congress) but also speaks with 5 other news sources in interviews that seem to go too well? He's so good at talking to the media, staying calm and composed, and maintaining a firm and consistant message, it seems as though it's become ineffective. Perhaps what we once saw as his best characteristics and skills will end up defining the downfall of his presidency, rather than its sucecss? He continues to make his message clear, but it never seems to catch on. The countdown on 2009 has really started and it will be very interesting to see if he can get healthcare reform through, and how that outcome will influence the rest of his presidency.

Additionally, it's interesting that his press office seems to be on the offensive with Fox. Obama never seems to stray from complete composure, but perhaps he's set up the structure of his white house staff so that he can remain calm while others fight the battles. I don't know about everyone else, but I'm starting to become less interested in what he has to say to the American people and much more interested in what goes on behind closed doors with his staff. He MUST have a less composed side, and maybe he'd get more done if he let out a little passion sometimes...just to remind us he is indeed human?