Three Mistakes of Barack Obama

President Obama's election victory, and the Democratic Party's majority gained in both the House and the Senate, must have given him great confidence that his political positions were in complete harmony with the wishes of the majority of America.

It seems to me that President Obama has made three (at least) significant miscalculations.

First, that his personal charisma, and speech making abilities, would allow him to push through unwise and unpopular legislation.

Second, that his victory gave him a mandate to press a socialist agenda.

and Thirdly, that the appointment of "czars", would greatly expand his cabinet membership, without requiring congressional approval, and make it easier to manage a larger radical administration.