[gitmo]

If you read the article, you will find he says:

Sorry to spoil the party, but almost everything about this stereotypical view of the US is both patronising and, perhaps worse, wrong. Let's put some serious caveats out there. Let's admit that the Republican right is often very dynamic and effective, admit that Obama has often failed to leverage his power as effectively as he could have, admit that Americans have become increasingly sceptical of big government and worried about deficits, and admit that, in the light of the midterm elections and with the economy sliding, only a fool would dismiss the possibility of a Republican win in 2012. Look at the polls. Seven out of 10 Americans are currently unhappy with Obama's handling of the economy. His job approval ratings have just slumped to 40%. It has to improve if he is to win.

[mrreaganaut]

Yes, the prat does admit that the 'stereotypical' view is condescending, but then goes on to explain why Republicans are dangerous and ought to lose. Note that 'Obama has often failed to leverage his power as effectively as he could have'. This is the only thing that the Guardian has to say against the only president who is not a buffoon (the conscientious observer will note that this is not an area where the author believes the stereotype to be wrong.) I've read the article, and as a natural-born American, I'm insulted.