The idea isn’t necessarily to accomplish much of anything. But if his opposition shouts “abuse of power” when he really isn’t doing anything, then it looks to the voters like he’s actually doing something. Remember Clinton’s “triangulation” strategy?
I believe you’re right.
I just think the Republicans could blunt some of Hussein’s moves by saying something like, “Well, Mr. Hussein, you’re using these executive orders NOW...why did you wait to help the students? Why did you wait to help homeowners?”