Obama must have an FDR moment to succeed. The idea that he has to rely on Republican votes for EPA or environmental protection (the Keystone XL) is not true; these decisions are the province of the Executive Branch.

He can summon the will to stand up for the environment and jobs without the Republicans having to approve of what he is doing. He may not get passage in the House but at least he would be re-elected.

Wall Street already has tossed its money to Republicans, this time around.
Obama has to go to bat if he wants a home run.