He knew that when he ran against Bush, knowing that he was a throw-away candidate then too. I think he over-played his usefulness. It won't work the third time.
Obammy don't know that no matter how fast he makes changes and dumps the people's money, it's all going to be reversed when it finally comes to light that they used him to sign as many E.O's as he possibly can.
Necessary in order to get a good running start on the power structure that must be in place in order to start comdenming land for the the North American Union, including holding in reserve the full force of martial law when it will be needed to quiet down the natives.