[Jim Scott]

A rational argument from Niall Ferguson on the many ways Obama has failed and why he should not be re-elected. That it is in Newsweek with a cover of Obama and the phrase 'time to hit the road' next to his name and photo is remarkable. If its a ploy for readers and national attention, it works. However, it also signals that the left sees the Obama presidency as the Titanic and Obama as the hapless Captain Smith and is deciding to get into a lifeboat while they still can. That is, retain a shred of credibility. However, for Newsweek, its too little and far too late.

[Publius]

Too little, too late, yes, if it's about accepting the inevitable loss of this election. However, it may be because the people at Newsweek have seen the internal polls and understand that they only have a few weeks to make it clear to Obama that it's his duty to the party to stand down his candidacy and anoint Hillary as the new nominee.