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The 'biggest barrier and impediment' to Obama's progressive agenda is...

President Barack Obama waves after arriving Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seattle. Obama is traveling on a three day West Coast swing to Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles that will feature a bit of official business but mostly fundraising for the Democratic party. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) AP Photo/Elaine Thompson

Meredith Jessup

...the democratically elected representatives of the people. Darn them.

"The biggest barrier and impediment we have right now is the Congress," says the Pres., "in particular the House of Representatives."
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) November 25, 2013

At DCCC fundraiser in Seattle, Pres Obama says "it’s understandable" some people "feel disturbed or concerned" about making progress.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) November 25, 2013

Nevertheles, Pres Obama tells DCCC event he's "incrdibly optimistic about our future," part of his message to return House to Dem majority.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) November 25, 2013

Pres Obama at DNC fundraiser at private residence in Seattle. About 30 supporters contributing up to FEC max of $32,400. No press coverage.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) November 25, 2013